Yup, Gino: The "Macro Record then edit" approach is a great way to get the VBA syntax quickly - use it quite a bit.
Also, are you aware of the other question on automating access to Word (Office) 97 which is here in UT at:

[Coding, syntax & commands] Re: Word 97 Automation via VFP Thread #83062 Message #83080

Check it out if you have not already so done. HTH. ./psb.

>>Another tip (undocumented in KB) to get complex word commands in correct syntax : Run word and record macro, then edit macro to see VFP calling syntax.
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>I really like that idea. I will give it a try immediately.