Word.Selection.TypeBackspace.md

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Selection.TypeBackspace method (Word)	vbawd10.chm158663169	vbawd10.chm158663169	Word.Selection.TypeBackspace	479f2e0e-06d6-cd62-dc3e-09a5fafafbfa	06/08/2017	medium

Selection.TypeBackspace method (Word)

Deletes the character preceding a collapsed selection (an insertion point).

Syntax

expression. TypeBackspace

expression Required. A variable that represents a Selection object.

Remarks

This method corresponds to functionality of the BACKSPACE key. If the selection isn't collapsed to an insertion point, the selection is deleted.

Example

This example deletes the character preceding the insertion point (the collapsed selection).

With Selection 
 .Collapse Direction:=wdCollapseEnd 
 .TypeBackspace 
End With

This example extends the selection to the end of the current paragraph (including the paragraph mark) and then deletes the selection.

With Selection 
 .EndOf Unit:=wdParagraph, Extend:=wdExtend 
 .TypeBackspace 
End With

See also

Selection Object

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