Shape.HasCategory method (Visio)
Returns True if the specified category is in the shape categories list.
Syntax
expression. HasCategory( _Category_ )
expression A variable that represents a Shape object.
Parameters
| Name | Required/Optional | Data type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Required | String | The name of the category. |
Return value
Boolean
Remarks
You can pass only a single category for the Category parameter. Passing a semicolon-delimited list of categories produces an Invalid Parameter error.
Categories are user-defined strings that you can use to categorize shapes and thereby to restrict membership in a container. You can define categories in the User.msvShapeCategories cell in the ShapeSheet for a shape. You can define multiple categories for a shape by separating those categories with semi-colons.
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