Application.Repeat method (Word)

Repeats the most recent editing action one or more times. Returns True if the commands were repeated successfully.

Syntax

expression.Repeat (Times)

expression A variable that represents an Application object.

Parameters

Name Required/Optional Data type Description
Times Optional Variant The number of times you want to repeat the last command.

Return value

Boolean

Remarks

Using this method is the equivalent to using the Repeat command on the Edit menu.

Example

This example inserts the text "Hello" followed by two paragraphs (the second typing action is repeated once).

Selection.TypeText "Hello" 
Selection.TypeParagraph 
Repeat

This example repeats the last command three times (if it can be repeated).

On Error Resume Next 
If Repeat(3) = True Then StatusBar = "Action repeated"

See also

Application Object

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