Word VBA Impossible

Question

Does anyone know how to make a template visible in Word 2007? I created a template, Experiments.dotm , added it using add-ons, but when I try to create a module inside it, I get the error message: "Project is unviewable"

Answer 1

An explanation of the "Project is unviewable" problem can be found here :

It is important to distinguish between opening the add-in file (for example, by clicking "File" and then "Open") and loading the add-in (for example, using the add-on button on the Developer tab). Open the file when you want to edit and test it. Download the file as an add-in when you want to use it.

In general, if you download VBA as an add-in, then any time you want to edit it, you need to open .dotm in Word (File ... Open) before trying to access it in the VBA editor.

Answer 2

Make sure that you add the template using the "Document Template" button on the developer tab and specify the template in the "Document Template" section (that is, replace Normal.dot with your custom template). If you add a template to the Global Templates and Add-ons section, you will receive a "Project unviewable" message when you try to expand it in the VBA window.

Answer 3

This is often caused by locking the project in a newer version of excel than you are trying to unlock it.

See MS Support