Shapes.AddShape Method (Word)
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.