Options.ReplaceSelection property (Word)
True if the result of typing or pasting replaces the selection. Read/write Boolean.
Syntax
expression. ReplaceSelection
expression An expression that returns an Options object.
Remarks
False if the result of typing or pasting is added before the selection, leaving the selection intact.
Example
This example sets Microsoft Word to add the result of typing or pasting before the selection, leaving the selection intact.
Options.ReplaceSelection = False
This example returns the status of the Typing replaces selection option on the Edit tab in the Options dialog box (Tools menu).
temp = Options.ReplaceSelection
See also
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