When automating Excel, is there a way to programmatically get access to a
picture without knowing if the file even contains a picture? My problem is
that pictures in an Excel file grab the focus when the file is opened and
mouse-clicks anywhere on the Excel window are lost.

pictures in an Excel file grab the focus when the file is opened

No they don't. Something else is causing your problem.

Regards,
Vic Eldridge



"Stumpiana" wrote:

When automating Excel, is there a way to programmatically get access to a
picture without knowing if the file even contains a picture? My problem is
that pictures in an Excel file grab the focus when the file is opened and
mouse-clicks anywhere on the Excel window are lost.

To counteract the problem, try this:

ActiveSheet.Range("A1").Select

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When automating Excel, is there a way to programmatically get access to a
picture without knowing if the file even contains a picture? My problem
is
that pictures in an Excel file grab the focus when the file is opened and
mouse-clicks anywhere on the Excel window are lost.