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VBA - Open a file with Shell if the filename contains a blank?

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I want to open a file in WordPad from Access. This code works correctly.
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  1. Private Sub cmdOpenRTF_Click()
  2. Dim stAppName As String
  3.     stAppName = "C:\Program Files\Windows NT\Accessories\WordPad.exe " & "D:\Convert\Convert.rtf"
  4.     Call Shell(stAppName, vbNormalFocus)
  5. End Sub
  6.  
However, if the filename (or folder name) contains a blank, I get the non-trappable error "Failed to open document." No message number.
How can I open a file with Shell if the filename contains a blank?
Jul 19 '10 #1
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NeoPa
32,566 Recognized Expert Moderator MVP
Use the double-quotes format OB.
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  1. stAppName = "My silly space filled filename.Blx"
  2. stAppName = "C:\Program Files\Windows NT\Accessories\WordPad.exe """ & stAppName & """"
Jul 20 '10 #2
OldBirdman
675 Contributor
Why didn't I think of that? So obvious. Thank you:)
Jul 20 '10 #3
NeoPa
32,566 Recognized Expert Moderator MVP
It's always a special pleasure to be able to help one of our Experts OB (whatever your tag says ;) ).
Jul 20 '10 #4

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