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