TypeBackspace Method

Applies To

Selection object.

Description

Deletes the character preceding a collapsed selection (an insertion point). If the selection isn't collapsed to an insertion point, the selection is deleted.

Note This method corresponds to functionality of the BACKSPACE key.

Syntax

expression.TypeBackspace

expression Required. An expression that returns a Selection object.

See Also

EscapeKey method, TypeParagraph method, TypeText method.

Example

This example deletes the character preceding the insertion point (the collapsed selection).

With Selection
    .Collapse Direction:=wdCollapseEnd
    .TypeBackspace
End With

This example extends the selection to the end of the current paragraph (including the paragraph mark) and then deletes the selection.

With Selection
    .EndOf Unit:=wdParagraph, Extend:=wdExtend
    .TypeBackspace
End With