.bat file to save and close all open Words docs, then quit Word


  1. JayUSA
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    Win 7 Pro
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    .bat file to save and close all open Words docs, then quit Word


    Hello Everyone,

    I'd like to write a .bat file that will save and close all open Word documents, then quit Word or terminate the Word process.

    How in the world would I do that? I'm a complete novice at .bat files!

    Also, could the .bat file be triggered only after Word has been unused/idle for a specified time?

    I look forward to your responses!

    Jay
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  3. JDobbsy1987
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    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
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    Hi,

    Killing the word process wouldn't be too difficult but that would be on a schedule rather than x amount of idle minutes.
    I don't believe a .bat file would be able to save any open workbooks though.

    Are you able to provide some background on why this is needed and maybe there is an alternate method?

    Regards,
    Jamie
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