Opens a different version of the shared document alongside the currently open local version.

Syntax

expression.OpenVersion(SyncVersionType)

expression A variable that represents a Sync object.

Parameters

Name Required/Optional Data Type Description
SyncVersionType Required MsoSyncVersionType Represents the type of version.

Remarks

Use the OpenVersion method to open the last version viewed (msoSyncVersionLastViewed) or the server copy (msoSyncVersionServer) of the shared document alongside the currently open local version.

The msoSyncVersionLastViewed option displays the copy of the document that is created whenever the user overwrites the local copy with the server copy. For example, if you call the ResolveConflict method with the msoSyncConflictServerWins option, then your local changes are saved and can be viewed by calling OpenVersion(msoSyncVersionLastViewed).

Not all document synchronization problems raise trappable run-time errors. After performing an operation using the Sync object, it's a good idea to check the Status property; if the Status property is msoSyncStatusError, check the ErrorType property for additional information on the type of error that has occurred.

Example
The following example prompts the user to open the server copy of the shared document alongside the currently open local version.

Visual Basic for Applications 
 Dim objSync As Office.Sync Dim lngChoice As VbMsgBoxResult Set objSync = ActiveDocument.Sync lngChoice = MsgBox("View server copy?", _ vbQuestion + vbOKCancel, "Open Server Version?") If lngChoice = vbOK Then objSync.OpenVersion msoSyncVersionServer End If Set objSync = Nothing
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