TextRange.InsertBefore method (PowerPoint)
Appends a string to the beginning of the specified text range. Returns a TextRange object that represents the appended text. When used without an argument, this method returns a zero-length string at the end of the specified range.
Syntax
expression. InsertBefore( _NewText_ )
expression A variable that represents a TextRange object.
Parameters
| Name | Required/Optional | Data type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| NewText | Optional | String | The text to be appended. The default value is an empty string. |
Example
This example appends the string "Test version: " to the beginning of the title on slide one in the active presentation.
With Application.ActivePresentation.Slides(1).Shapes(1)
.TextFrame.TextRange.InsertBefore "Test version: "
End With
This example appends the contents of the Clipboard to the beginning of the title on slide one in the active presentation.
Application.ActivePresentation.Slides(1).Shapes(1).TextFrame _
.TextRange.InsertBefore.Paste
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