Shape.ConvertToInlineShape Method
Converts the specified shape in the drawing layer of a document to an inline shape in the text layer.
Namespace: Microsoft.Office.Interop.Word
Assembly: Microsoft.Office.Interop.Word (in Microsoft.Office.Interop.Word.dll)
Syntax
'Declaration
Function ConvertToInlineShape As InlineShape
'Usage
Dim instance As Shape
Dim returnValue As InlineShape
returnValue = instance.ConvertToInlineShape()
InlineShape ConvertToInlineShape()
Return Value
Type: Microsoft.Office.Interop.Word.InlineShape
Remarks
You can convert only shapes that represent pictures, OLE objects, or ActiveX controls. This method returns an InlineShape object that represents the picture or OLE object.
Shapes that support attached text cannot be converted to inline shapes. For these shapes, use the ConvertToFrame method.