Programmatically change screen orientation and/or resolution?

We don't have VB.NET available and I was wondering if it is possible to create VBA code that would change:
1) screen orientation (and maybe resolution)
2) on a specific monitor (in a multiple monitor setup; we have two)
The idea would be to put it into an Excel workbook and have the macro autorun then exit.
I see examples for C#.Net but can't find any for VBA. Maybe it's not possible. Your comments are appreciated. Thanks.
Edit: ANY MS Office application can be used as long as it can be used via a shortcut on the desktop and run automatically. "One click and done" is the idea.

Hello Doug,
I believe you can use Windows API functions to get the job done.
Anyway, the current forum is for Office Apps. I'd recommend asking VBA questions on the
General Office Development forum instead.

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Programmatically change screen orientation and/or resolution using VBA?

We don't have VB.NET available and I was wondering if it is possible to create VBA code that would change:
1) screen orientation (and maybe resolution)
2) on a specific monitor (in a multiple monitor setup; we have two)
The idea would be to put it into an Excel workbook and have the macro autorun then exit.
I see examples for C#.Net but can't find any for VBA. Maybe it's not possible. Your comments are appreciated. Thanks.
Note: ANY MS Office application can be used as long as it can be used via a shortcut on the desktop and run
automatically. "One click and done" is the idea.

Hi Dougmeister,
I agree with Cindy that the VBA doesn't have function to achieve the goal. Also there is no function in Excel object for this requirement.
The way we can achieve the goal is that using Windows API as Cindy motioned. And here is an helpful article talking about this topic:
Office Talk: Working with VBA in the 32-bit and 64-bit Versions of Office 2010
And about Windows API issue, I would suggest that you get more effective response from
General Windows Desktop Development Issues forum.
Hope it is helpful.
Regards & Fei
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Thanks for your post and I hope your well today.
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Last edited by CopOnTheRun (2014-06-01 21:15:38)

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