Programmatically Add Modules/Addins to Word using VBA

Install Word Addins using VBA

Here is a simple method to add a Word Addin (.dot file) using Word VBA

Private Sub Add_Word_Addin()

Dim oAddin As AddIn

On Error GoTo Err_Addin

' Add the Word Addin and Install It

Set oAddin = Application.AddIns.Add("c:\ShasurData\vbadud_Business_Template1.0.dot", True)

Finally:

If Not oAddin Is Nothing Then Set oAddin = Nothing

Err_Addin:

If Err < > 0 Then

Err.Clear

GoTo Finally

End If

End Sub

Word Addins Dialog Before Macro Execution

Word Addins Dialog After Macro Execution