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leonidpospeev / MS-Office-Find-and-Replace-automation

MS Excel VBA script to automate multiple "Find and replace" actions in a MS Word file.
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Just saying hello #1

Open madagastar opened 9 months ago

madagastar commented 9 months ago

Ask ChatGPT Excel for the method of interacting with Word, he has pushed your project Great

leonidpospeev commented 9 months ago

Great. Any particular task you was looking for?

madagastar commented 9 months ago

asked GPT to summarize the content.here is the answer Certainly! Here's a summary of our conversation in English:

  1. Data Interaction between Excel and Word: You inquired about creating a website for users to upload Excel files and receive Word documents with updated data. I suggested using front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and back-end services like Node.js or Python for file handling and data processing.

  2. Implementation on a VPS: You mentioned having a VPS with Ubuntu and a domain managed via Cloudflare. I provided a step-by-step guide covering system updates, domain setup, website development, and deployment on the VPS.

  3. Front-End JavaScript Capabilities: You asked whether JavaScript in the browser could directly modify local files on a user's computer. I clarified that, for security reasons, browser-based JavaScript cannot directly access or modify local files but can interact through file upload and download functionalities.

  4. Alternative Creative Solution: Considering simplicity and ease of use, I suggested a less technical solution using cloud services like Google Sheets, Docs, and Zapier for automating data transfer from Excel to Word without deep technical knowledge.

  5. Alternatives to Google Services: You inquired about alternatives to Google for similar functionalities. I suggested Microsoft Office 365, Zoho Office Suite, Airtable, IFTTT, Dropbox Paper, and API integrations, depending on your preferences and requirements.

  6. Utilizing Microsoft Office 365: You expressed interest in using Microsoft Office 365. I explained how to use Excel Online, Word Online, and Power Automate to automate the transfer of data from Excel to Word.

  7. Specific Functionality in Excel and Word: You asked about automating the process of updating Word documents based on specific "find and replace" data in an Excel worksheet. I discussed using Power Automate for this purpose and provided a detailed explanation of the process.

  8. Existence of Similar Web Services: You inquired whether there are existing websites that offer the functionality of updating Word documents based on Excel data. I mentioned the existence of an Excel-to-Word Document Automation add-in and a GitHub repository with a script for MS Office find and replace automation.

  9. VBA Code Explanation: Lastly, you shared a VBA script designed to automate "Find and Replace" actions in a Word file based on data from an Excel file and requested comments to explain its functionality. I provided a detailed walkthrough of the script, explaining each section and its purpose.

Throughout our conversation, we explored various aspects of automating data transfer between Excel and Word, discussing both technical solutions and user-friendly alternatives suitable for those with limited coding or system management experience.

madagastar commented 9 months ago

the responses from ChatGPT to be somewhat complex for me ，i can only build webpages using simple tutorials and established procedures, and don't have the ability for advanced development.