Selection.TypeText method (Word)
Inserts the specified text.
Important
This method has changed. Using VBA Selection commands like Selection.BoldRun on user selection with Comments no longer applies bold formatting on user-selected text or Selection.TypeText command or on user selection with Comments no longer inserts text.
Syntax
expression. TypeText( _Text_ )
expression Required. A variable that represents a Selection object.
Parameters
| Name | Required/Optional | Data type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text | Required | String | The text to be inserted. |
Remarks
If the ReplaceSelection property is True, the selection is replaced by the specified text. If ReplaceSelection is False, the specified text is inserted before the selection.
Example
If Word is set so that typing replaces selected text, this example collapses the selection before inserting "Hello." This technique prevents existing document text from being replaced.
If Options.ReplaceSelection = True Then
Selection.Collapse Direction:=wdCollapseStart
Selection.TypeText Text:="Hello"
End If
This example inserts "Title" followed by a new paragraph.
Options.ReplaceSelection = False
With Selection
.TypeText Text:="Title"
.TypeParagraph
End With
See also
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