The error you encountered while using the InsertCrossReference method in MATLAB's ActiveX interface for Word is likely due to incorrect parameter values or missing references. The error message you provided indicates that the command failed without providing specific details.
% Create a Word instance and make it visible
wordApp = actxserver('Word.Application');
wordApp.Visible = true;
% Add a new document
doc = wordApp.Documents.Add();
% Insert a caption with a numbered item
figureCaption = 'Caption words...';
selection = doc.Content;
selection.InsertCaption('Figure', figureCaption, [], 'wdCaptionPositionAbove');
% Get the reference to the inserted caption
captions = doc.Content.InlineShapes;
captionRange = captions.Item(1).Range;
% Insert the cross-reference
selection.Collapse(0); % Move the selection to the end of the document
selection.InsertAfter('Figure: ');
selection.Collapse(0); % Move the selection to the end of 'Figure: '
doc.Selection.InsertCrossReference('Figure', 'wdRefTypeNumberedItem', 'wdEntireCaption', captionRange, true);
% Clean up
doc.SaveAs('path_to_your_document.docx');
doc.Close();
wordApp.Quit();
the InsertCaption method is used to insert a caption with the specified text ('Caption words...') and caption label ('Figure'). The reference to the inserted caption is then obtained using the InlineShapes property. Finally, the InsertCrossReference method is called to insert the cross-reference, using the obtained caption range.
Make sure to adjust the file path in the SaveAs method to your desired location.
The specific error message you encountered could have other causes. It's also worth checking that your version of Microsoft Word is compatible with the version of MATLAB you are using.
