InsertParagraph Method

Applies To

Range object, Selection object.

Description

Replaces the specified range or selection with a new paragraph.

Note After this method has been used, the range or selection is the new paragraph.

Syntax

expression.InsertParagraph

expression Required. An expression that returns a Range or Selection object.

Remarks

If you don't want to replace the range or selection, use the Collapse method before using this method. The InsertParagraphAfter method inserts a new paragraph following a Range or Selection object.

See Also

InsertAfter method, InsertBefore method, InsertParagraphAfter method, InsertParagraphBefore method.

Example

This example inserts a new paragraph at the beginning of the active document.

Set myRange = ActiveDocument.Range(0, 0)
With myRange
    .InsertParagraph
    .InsertBefore "Dear Sirs,"
End With

This example collapses the selection and then inserts a paragraph mark at the insertion point.

With Selection
    .Collapse Direction:=wdCollapseStart
    .InsertParagraph
    .Collapse Direction:=wdCollapseEnd
End With