Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated December 26, 2022)
This tip applies to Word 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, and 2021
If you are programming macros in VBA, it is often helpful to know the directory that Windows feels is the current one. You can find out which directory is current by using the following syntax:
MyDir = CurDir
When this line is executed, MyDir (a string) will be equal to the full path of the current directory.
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