Backspace Method

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Applies to: TextSelection object

Performs the function of the BACKSPACE key.

Syntax

object.Backspace [count]

Parameters

object

An expression that evaluates to a TextSelection object.

count

(Optional) A Long that specifies the number of times you want to repeat this action. The default is one.

Remarks

If the user selects a contiguous range of text, the Backspace method deletes the selection.

Example

If no text is selected, the following example moves the insertion point two columns to the left, deleting the characters in those columns:

ActiveDocument.Selection.Backspace 2