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yep.
create a WinHelp (.hlp) file with
(free) HelpMaker
http://www.vizacc.com/gen_download.php

or (not free but possible a bit easier to use)
HelpScribble from http://www.helpscribble.com/

btw: plenty of other help authoring tools out there
(you could do without and just type your own RTF file.)
help compilers (WinHelp and HTMLhelp) available from microsoft.
most tools can compile to a variety of help systems.


add some content make sure you map the context IDs.
read: http://www.helpscribble.com/winhelp.html
and : http://www.helpscribble.com/vba.html



then type the path to the .hlp file
via VBE Project Properties.

add HelpContextID to your controls or functions
(function helpID via object browser)


for context help .HLP is easier.
for just F1 help you may want to use html help (.CHM)





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Andrea wrote :

Hi,
i want to extend the VBA help (.hlp) file with some word, for example
I made a routine "MyRoutine" and I would like to make the help window
of this new topic appear when I push F1. I don't know if it is
possible! Anyone can help me?
ThankYou!
-Andrea