Edit

Selection.InsertCells method (Word)

  • Article

Adds cells to an existing table.

Syntax

expression. InsertCells( _ShiftCells_ )

expression Required. A variable that represents a Selection object.

Parameters

Name Required/Optional Data type Description
ShiftCells Optional WdInsertCells Specifies how to insert the cells into the existing columns and rows of the table.

Remarks

The number of cells inserted is equal to the number of cells in the selection. You can also insert cells by using the Add method of the Cells object.

Example

This example inserts new cells to the left of the selected cells, and then it surrounds the selected cells with a red, single-line border.

If Selection.Cells.Count >= 1 Then 
 Selection.InsertCells ShiftCells:=wdInsertCellsShiftRight 
 For Each aBorder In Selection.Borders 
 aBorder.LineStyle = wdLineStyleSingle 
 aBorder.ColorIndex = wdRed 
 Next aBorder 
End If

See also

Selection Object

Support and feedback

Have questions or feedback about Office VBA or this documentation? Please see Office VBA support and feedback for guidance about the ways you can receive support and provide feedback.