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How do make word 2013 print go directly to the print properties dialog box

In Word 2007, when I would hit the PRINTER icon in the toolbar, it would take me directly to the printer’s Print Properties. Now in Word 2013 (365), when I click on the PRINTER icon (or go through FILE/PRINT), it brings up a whole new page, and then I also have to click on the Print Properties, which now makes an extra step. Is there a way to bring the printer dialog box up directly into the printer’s print properties dialog box? 

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To display the classic Print dialog box in Word 2013, you have to add the following macro to your Normal template:

Sub DisplayClassicPrintDialog()
On Error Resume Next
Dialogs(wdDialogFilePrint).Show
End Sub

You can attach the macro to a keyboard shortcut and/or to a button on the Quick Access Toolbar. See http://www.gmayor.com/installing_macro.htm.

[Edit: added error handling to macro]

Stefan Blom
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