Shapes.AddShape method (PowerPoint)
Creates an AutoShape. Returns a Shape object that represents the new AutoShape.
Syntax
expression. AddShape( _Type_, _Left_, _Top_, _Width_, _Height_ )
expression A variable that represents a Shapes object.
Parameters
| Name | Required/Optional | Data type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Required | MsoAutoShapeType | Specifies the type of AutoShape to create. |
| Left | Required | Single | The position, measured in points, of the left edge of the AutoShape relative to the left edge of the slide. |
| Top | Required | Single | The position, measured in points, of the top edge of the AutoShape relative to the top edge of the slide. |
| Width | Required | Single | The width of the AutoShape, measured in points. |
| Height | Required | Single | The height of the AutoShape, measured in points. |
Return value
Shape
Remarks
To change the type of an AutoShape that you've added, set the AutoShapeType property.
Example
This example adds a rectangle to myDocument.
Set myDocument = ActivePresentation.Slides(1)
myDocument.Shapes.AddShape Type:=msoShapeRectangle, _
Left:=50, Top:=50, Width:=100, Height:=200
See also
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