Play an mp3 file without displaying it on screen

glad_ir

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Office Version
  1. 2010
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  1. Windows
Hello

I wonder if somebody could help me please. I am using the code below to play an mp3 file but it displays the mp3 file on screen (in front of the workbook). Is there a way to play the mp3 file without displaying it or to position it behind the workbook out of site?

VBA Code:
CreateObject("Shell.Application").ShellExecute "C:\Users\gladwell_ir\OneDrive - Pfizer\Desktop\boat.mp3"

Any help much appreciated!

thanks,
Iain
 

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This will play the MP3 (change to your path) in Windows Media Player in a hidden window

VBA Code:
CreateObject("Shell.Application").ShellExecute "wmplayer.exe", "c:\hold\sample.mp3", , "open", 0
 
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This will play the MP3 (change to your path) in Windows Media Player in a hidden window

VBA Code:
CreateObject("Shell.Application").ShellExecute "wmplayer.exe", "c:\hold\sample.mp3", , "open", 0
This works perfectly! Thank you for your help.

Iain
 
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