Shapes.AddShape Method
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Adds an AutoShape to a document. Returns a Shape object that represents the AutoShape and adds it to the Shapes collection.
Syntax
expression.AddShape(Type, Left, Top, Width, Height)
expression Required. A variable that represents a Shapes collection.
Parameters
| Name | Required/Optional | Data Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Required | Long | The type of shape to be returned. Can be any MsoAutoShapeType constant. |
| Left | Required | Single | The position, measured in points, of the left edge of the AutoShape. |
| Top | Required | Single | The position, measured in points, of the top edge of the AutoShape. |
| Width | Required | Single | The width, measured in points, of the AutoShape. |
| Height | Required | Single | The height, measured in points, of the AutoShape. |
Return Value
Shape
Remarks
To change the type of an AutoShape that you've added, set the AutoShapeType property.
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