StartupPath Property

Applies To

Application object.

Description

Returns or sets the complete path of the Startup folder, excluding the final separator. Read/write String.

Note Templates and add-ins located in the Startup folder are automatically loaded when you start Word.

See Also

DefaultFilePath property.

Example

This example displays the complete path of the Startup folder.

MsgBox Application.StartupPath

This example enables the user to change the path of the Startup folder.

x = MsgBox("Do you want to change the startup path?", vbYesNo, _
    "Current path = " & Application.StartupPath)
If x = vbYes Then
    newStartup = InputBox("Type a startup path")
    Application.StartupPath = newStartup
End If