Selection.InsertRows method (Word)

Inserts the specified number of new rows above the row that contains the selection. If the selection isn't in a table, an error occurs.

Syntax

expression. InsertRows( _NumRows_ )

expression Required. A variable that represents a Selection object.

Parameters

Name Required/Optional Data type Description
NumRows Optional Variant The number of rows to be added.

Remarks

You can also insert rows by using the Add method of the Rows object.

Example

This example inserts two new rows above the row that contains the selection, and then it removes the borders from the new rows.

If Selection.Information(wdWithInTable) = True Then 
 Selection.InsertRows NumRows:=2 
 Selection.Borders.Enable =False 
End If

See also

Selection Object

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