Range.Relocate method (Word)
In outline view, moves the paragraphs within the specified range after the next visible paragraph or before the previous visible paragraph.
Syntax
expression. Relocate( _Direction_ )
expression Required. A variable that represents a Range object.
Parameters
| Name | Required/Optional | Data type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direction | Required | WdRelocate | The direction of the move. |
Remarks
Body text moves with a heading only if the body text is collapsed in outline view or if it is part of the range.
Example
This example moves the third, fourth, and fifth paragraphs in the active document below the next (sixth) paragraph.
theStart = ActiveDocument.Paragraphs(3).Range.Start
theEnd = ActiveDocument.Paragraphs(5).Range.End
Set myRange = ActiveDocument.Range(Start:=theStart, End:=theEnd)
ActiveDocument.ActiveWindow.View.Type = wdOutlineView
myRange.Relocate Direction:=wdRelocateDown
This example moves the first paragraph in the selection above the previous paragraph.
ActiveDocument.ActiveWindow.View.Type = wdOutlineView
Selection.Paragraphs(1).Range.Relocate Direction:=wdRelocateUp
See also
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