Maximum Property

Applies To

Dictionaries collection object, RecentFiles collection object.

Description

RecentFiles object: Returns or sets the maximum number of recently used files that can appear on the File menu. Can be a number from 0 (zero) to 9. Read/write Long.

Dictionaries object: Returns the maximum number of custom dictionaries allowed. Read-only Long.

See Also

DisplayRecentFiles property, RecentFiles property.

Example

This example disables the list of most recently used files.

RecentFiles.Maximum = 0

This example displays a message if the number of custom dictionaries is equal to the maximum number allowed. If the maximum number hasn't been reached, a custom dictionary named "MyDictionary.dic" is added.

If CustomDictionaries.Count = CustomDictionaries.Maximum Then
    MsgBox "Cannot add another dictionary file"
Else
    CustomDictionaries.Add "MyDictionary.dic"
End If

This example increases the number of items on the list of most recently used files by 1.

num = RecentFiles.Maximum
If num <> 9 Then RecentFiles.Maximum = num + 1