Shape.Select method (PowerPoint)
Selects the specified object.
Syntax
expression.Select (Replace)
expression A variable that represents a Shape object.
Parameters
| Name | Required/Optional | Data type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replace | Optional | MsoTriState | Specifies whether the selection replaces any previous selection. |
Remarks
If you try to make a selection that isn't appropriate for the view, your code will fail. For example, you can select a slide in slide sorter view but not in slide view.
The Replace parameter value can be one of these MsoTriState constants.
| Constant | Description |
|---|---|
| msoFalse | The selection is added to the previous selection. |
| msoTrue | The default. The selection replaces any previous selection. |
Example
This example selects shape one on slide one in the active presentation.
ActivePresentation.Slides(1).Shapes(1).Select
See also
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