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ShapeRange.ConvertToInlineShape Method (Word)

Converts the specified shape in the drawing layer of a document to an inline shape in the text layer. You can convert only shapes that represent pictures, OLE objects, or ActiveX controls. .

Syntax

expression .ConvertToInlineShape

expression Required. A variable that represents a ShapeRange object.

Return Value

InlineShape

Remarks

Shapes that support attached text cannot be converted to inline shapes. For these shapes, use the ConvertToFrame method.

If you use this method on a ShapeRange object that contains more than one shape, an error occurs.

Example

This example converts each picture in MyDoc.doc to an inline shape.

For Each s In Documents("MyDoc.doc").Shapes 
 If s.Type = msoPicture Then 
 s.ConvertToInlineShape 
 End If 
Next s

See Also

Concepts

ShapeRange Object Members

ShapeRange Collection Object