Delete Method

Delete method as it applies to the ShapeNodes object.

Deletes a shape node.

expression.Delete(Index)

*expression   * Required. An expression that returns a ShapeNodes object.

Index   Required Long. Specifies the node to be deleted. The segment following that node will also be deleted. If the node is a control point of a curve, the curve and all of its nodes will be deleted.

Delete method as it applies to the Tags object.

Deletes a tag.

expression.Delete(Name)

*expression   * Required. An expression that returns a Tags object.

Name   Required String. Specifies the name of the tag to be deleted.

Delete method as it applies to the all other objects in the Applies To list.

Deletes the specified object.

expression.Delete

*expression   * Required. An expression that returns one of the objects in the Applies To list except for the ShapeNodes and Tags objects.

Remarks

Attempting to delete the only existing row or column in a table will result in a run-time error.

Example

As it applies to the Shape object.

This example deletes all freeform shapes from slide one in the active presentation.

With Application.ActivePresentation.Slides(1).Shapes
    For intShape = .Count To 1 Step -1
        With .Item(intShape)
            If .Type = msoFreeform Then .Delete
        End With
    Next
End With

Applies to | AnimationBehavior Object | AnimationPoint Object | ColorScheme Object | Column Object | Comment Object | Design Object | DiagramNode Object | Effect Object | Hyperlink Object | Master Object | NamedSlideShow Object | PrintRange Object | Row Object | Selection Object | Shape Object | ShapeNodes Collection Object | ShapeRange Collection Object | Slide Object | SlideRange Collection Object | Tags Object | TextRange Object

See Also | Clear Method | ClearAll Method | Cut Method | DeleteText Method