AddIns.Add Method

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Returns an AddIn object that represents an add-in added to the list of available add-ins.

Syntax

expression.Add(FileName, Install)

expression   Required. A variable that represents an AddIns collection.

Parameters

Name Required/Optional Data Type Description
FileName Required String The path for the template or WLL.
Install Optional Variant True to install the add-in. False to add the add-in to the list of add-ins but not install it. The default value is True.

Remarks

Use the Installed property of an add-in to see whether it is already installed.

Example

This example installs a template named MyFax.dot and adds it to the list of add-ins in the Templates and Add-ins dialog box.

Visual Basic for Applications 
  Sub AddTemplate()
    ' For this example to work correctly, verify that the
    ' path is correct and the file exists.

AddIns.Add FileName:="C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office" _
    & "\Templates\Letters & Faxes\MyFax.dot", Install:=True



End Sub

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