CharLeft Method

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Applies to: TextSelection object

Moves the insertion point one character to the left.

Syntax

object.CharLeft [extend][, count]

Parameters

object

An expression that evaluates to a TextSelection object.

extend

(Optional) A string constant of type DsMovementOptions that specifies what to do with the selection. Possible values are:

• dsExtend   Extends the selection.This is the same as pressing SHIFT+LEFT ARROW.
  
  
• dsMove   Does not extend the selection (the default).

count

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

Remarks

The CharLeft method has the same effect as pressing the LEFT ARROW key.

Example

The following example extends the current selection to the left by two characters:

ActiveDocument.Selection.CharLeft dsExtend 2

See Also   CharRight method, WordLeft method, WordRight method.