Scan button in Word 2007

To add a Scan button into Microsoft Word 2007:

  1. Click the Office icon in the top left.
  2. Click Word Options
  3. Tick the box labelled Show Developer Tab in the Ribbon
  4. Click OK.
  5. Click on the new Developer tab in the Ribbon
  6. Click Macros
  7. Type something in the top box and click Create
  8. Delete everything in the new box that pops up and paste in the following:
    Sub InsertFromScanner()
    On Error Resume Next
    WordBasic.InsertImagerScan
    End Sub
  9. Click File, then Save Normal, then close the Visual Basic Window.
  10. Click the Office icon.
  11. Click Word Options.
  12. Untick the Show Developer Tab button.
  13. Click Customize.
  14. In the drop down Choose Commands box and select Macros.
  15. Select Normal.NewMacros.InsertFromScanner.
  16. Click Add.
  17. Click OK. You should now have a new icon on the Quick Access Toolbar for Scanning.

9 comments

  1. Carl, you are as good as gold, dude; Simple, concise, listed instructions; It worked perfectly. Imitate Carl, everyone!!
    Peace, brother!

    Michael in Texas

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  6. Thanks for sharing your expertise. Worked like a charm and the best solution I have found after many Internet searches. In addition, I changed the icon and description when you hover over the button. Use the MODIFY button beneath the window in Word Options, Customize. Hats off to you!

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  7. Awsome. I was really upset to loose this option when i upgraded from 2003 to 2007, but with the tips you have shared, i m enjoying my work

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