>I have noticed that you can create a variable as part of a class.
>Such as:
>
>PUBLIC array MyArray[2] AS _form OF ffc\_base
>
>Why would you want to do this?
>Thanks,
>Daniel

There is no reason to specify AS clause for a class property. However you can use strong typing with LOCAL command to allow IntelliSense for that type of object. For Example,

LOCAL oWord AS Word.Application
* As soon as you type 
oWOrd.
*the IntelliSense kicks on