

The following function returned the state of the active document: Function IsDocInDesignMode () As Boolean Control ID 1605 is the first control on the old "Control Toolbox" command bar. When Word 2007 was first released, there was a workaround for VBA using the old, hidden, deprecated Control Toolbox command bar. It only works if you are automating Word from outside Word, for example running a VSTO solution, or a COM add-in in VB6, or running VBA from Excel. For example: If ActiveDocument.FormsDesign Thenīut this property does not work from VBA in Word. The FormsDesign property of a document will tell you whether the document is in design mode. To the extent that I'm aware of, here's how. turn design mode on or off (for example, I would want to ensure that design mode is off before running any code that changes any content controls).know whether the document is in design mode.

Word 2007 and Word 2010 have a 'Design mode' button on the Developer tab. Design Mode in Word 2007 and Word 2010: How to detect it and turn it on and off
