WD97: How to Find Out Which Macro Is Assigned to a Menu Command

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To return the name of the macro assigned to a custom menu or toolbar command, use the OnAction Property as in the following sample macro:

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   Sub GetMacroCommandAssignment()
      For Each cb In CommandBars("AutoText").Controls
         On Error Resume Next
         MsgBox cb.OnAction
      Next cb
   End Sub
				

NOTE: You cannot return command assignments for built-in menu or toolbar commands.

For additional information about getting help with Visual Basic for Applications, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: For more information about the OnAction Property, from the Visual Basic for Applications Editor, click the Office Assistant, type OnAction, click Search, and then click to view "OnAction Property."

NOTE: If the Assistant is hidden, click the Office Assistant button on the Standard toolbar. If the Assistant is not able to answer your query, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: