Move Images and Text into a Table in Word Using VBA

Learn how to efficiently move images and text into a table in Word with VBA. Step-by-step instructions and examples provided.
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How to Move Images and Text into a Table in Word Using VBA

Are you struggling with organizing text and images into a structured format within your Word document? If so, you are not alone. Many users face the challenge of sorting through text and images—especially when they’re scattered throughout different sections. Fortunately, we can leverage the power of VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) to automate this process and create a tidy table layout.

In this post, we will take you through a solution that will help you move both text and images into a table format, ensuring that everything retains its original formatting. Let’s dive into the steps and the code needed to implement this solution.

The Problem: Disorganized Text and Images

In some Word documents, text and images can become disorganized. This is particularly true if you have random text interspersed with images in a single section. Your goal is to create a simple, structured layout where:

The first column of the table contains all the text (maintaining original formatting).

The second column includes all images and grouped images in the order they appear.

Sections with only headers and images are handled gracefully, creating a 1x1 table as needed.

The Solution: Revised VBA Code

Below is an optimized VBA code solution that allows you to accomplish this task efficiently. Let’s break down the code into manageable sections for better understanding.

Step-by-Step Breakdown of the Code

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Important Code Components Explained

Application.ScreenUpdating = False: This line disables screen updates while the code runs, improving performance.

Defining Sections: By using For Each Sctn In ActiveDocument.Sections, we can iterate through each section in the document.

Range and Table Creation: Set Rng = Sctn.Range identifies the range to work within the section, and we use Rng.ConvertToTable to create a new table with one row and two columns.

Handling Inline Shapes: The For s = .Range.InlineShapes.Count To 1 Step -1 loop allows us to locate and manage all the inline images in the section by copying their content into the second column of the table.

Merging Cells: The lines for .Columns(1).Cells.Merge ensure that if there's only one cell in the first column, it gets merged for clarity.

Adjusting Column Widths: The code adjusts the second column's width based on the largest image, ensuring everything fits nicely.

Running the Code

To run this code:

Open your Word document.

Press ALT + F11 to open the VBA editor.

Insert a new module.

Paste the code above into the module.

Close the editor and run the macro from the View or Developer tab.

Conclusion

By implementing the above VBA code, you can efficiently organize text and images within your Word document, transforming chaos into neat, informative tables. Whether you are handling lengthy documents with images or simply looking to tidy up your presentations, mastering this VBA technique can save you a lot of time and effort.

If you have any questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask. Happy coding!

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