Launch Word Action

Launch Word Action launches a new Microsoft Word instance. It can optionally open a specific document or create a blank one. The Word instance reference is stored in an output variable for use with subsequent Word-related actions such as finding text, replacing content, or closing the document.

Appearance

In Talos, Launch Word Action appears as a standard rectangular node with a file-circle-plus icon.

Properties

As all Actions, Launch Word Action has a few unique properties that are essential for its functionality.

Common properties

Common properties inherited from Action.

Display NameString

This is the display name of the action.

By customizing this property, you can differentiate between same type of actions.

Action IDString

Indicates the unique ID of this action.

This property is Read only and it is not customizable

DisabledBoolean

If set to true, this action is considered disabled and will not be executed.

Document PathString with Expressions

The path of the Word document to open. If left empty, a blank document will be created.

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tip

This property supports expressions. You can use variable references and string expressions to dynamically resolve the document path at runtime.

Examples

Assuming a declared String variable with name docName.

C:/Documents/report.docx
C:/Templates/${docName}.docx
${docName}

VisibleBoolean

Whether the Word application window should be visible.

Bring to foregroundBoolean

Whether to bring the Word application window to the foreground.

Output VariableString

Variable to store the new Word instance.