Range.Previous method (Word)
Returns the previous range a relative to the specified range.
Syntax
expression.Previous (Unit, Count)
expression Required. A variable that represents a Range object.
Parameters
| Name | Required/Optional | Data type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit | Optional | Variant | The type of units by which to count. Can be any WdUnits constant. |
| Count | Optional | Variant | The number of units by which you want to move back. The default value is 1. |
Return value
Range
Remarks
If the Range object is just after the specified Unit, the Range object is moved to the previous unit. For example, if the Range object is just after a word (before the trailing space), the following instruction moves the Range object backward to the previous word.
ActiveDocument.Words(2).Previous(Unit:=wdWord, Count:=1).Select
Example
This example applies bold formatting to the first word in the active document.
ActiveDocument.Words(2) _
.Previous(Unit:=wdWord, Count:=1).Bold = True
See also
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