>>>How I execute Microsoft word from with in a vfp 9 program? I would need to also check that user has winword program.
>>>
>>>Is this possible? If so how.
>>>
>>>
>>>TIA
>>
>>What you mean with EXECUTE?
>>Just start MS Word?
>>Or you have to manipulate some documents?
>>Both are possible, even check for if the Word is installed is possible.
>
>I meant RUN word from with in VFP 9.

RUN, Just run and continue working?
if so you could use ShellExecute() API function, WSH RUN() method or RUN VFP command.
But if you wan to do something more than just RUN Word you should use automation.
You could Search here for these key words (I see you are PUTM):
ShellExecute()
WSCRIPT.SHELL