MS Word AutoFit behavior

I'm attempting to edit the AutoFit behavior of a MS Word 2003 report generated through the Report Generation Tool, but I'm having some trouble with ActiveX. I referenced an earlier thread I found via search here, but it's from 2006 so I'm not sure if either it's still applicable or if I am doing it wrong.
I've attached my VI with a comment where I'm getting an error. I think it has to do with referencing the index, but as far as I know, "1" references the current table/graph... If someone could point me in the right direction or help me with the solution, I'd greatly appreciate it.
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TEST_Word2003_2Dfloat.vi ‏54 KB

ChaoyD wrote:
Had to make a .zip because of a subVI I used, but here's the LV2009 of it.
Hmmm ... this subVI looks familiar!
Try this (I haven't tried it in your vi but I know it works as a standalone).
Ben64
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As my point of viewer, this requirement is related to program developing issue.
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