title: Can I display something while a macro is running?
body: <p>I have a macro that takes roughly five seconds to execute and I'm using the code <code>Application.ScreenUpdating = False</code> so it looks like Word has locked up when it's running.  </p>
  
  <p>I use a message box at the end to tell them it's complete, but I'd like to display an image during its execution that tells the user the macro is running (primarily so they don't get worried, but also because it's nicer to look at).</p>
  
  <p>There might be an easier way to go about this, but I decided to create an image, create a very basic user form, and simply set my image as its background.  Then, I have that user form pop up as soon as the code starts to run.</p>
  
  <p>The problem I'm having is that unless I close it, the rest of the code won't execute.  It just hangs until I do something.  Is there a way I can get the user form to be displayed without stopping the rest of the process?  If not, is there another approach I can take to display an image while the macro is running?</p>