WD: WordBasic Examples: SelectDrawingObjects

• Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 6.0, 6.0a, 6.0c
• Microsoft Word for Windows NT, version 6.0
• Microsoft Word for Windows 95, versions 7.0, 7.0a
• Word for the Macintosh, versions 6.0, 6.0.1

SUMMARY

This article contains a sample macro that demonstrates the use of the following WordBasic statements and functions:

   SelectDrawingObjects

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SelectDrawingObjects

Syntax:

SelectDrawingObjects

Example:

This sample macro toggles the mouse pointer between the standard mouse pointer and the pointer for selecting drawing objects. Use the drawing toolbar to draw an object into a document. Run the macro. Drawing objects can now be selected by drawing a rectangle around them. Run the macro again. The mouse cursor is returned to normal.

   Sub MAIN
      SelectDrawingObjects
      msgbox "Run the macro again to toggle SelectDrawingObjects."
   End Sub