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GradientStops.Delete Method (Office)

Removes a gradient stop.

Syntax

expression .Delete(Index)

expression An expression that returns a GradientStops object.

Parameters

Name

Required/Optional

Data Type

Description

Index

Optional

Integer

The index number of the gradient stop.

Remarks

Gradients are a smooth transition from one color state to another. The endpoints of these sections are called stops.

Example

The following example adds three gradient color stops and then deletes the first gradient stop.

Sub gradients() 
 Set myDocument = ActivePresentation.Slides(1) 
 Set GradientShapeFill = myDocument.Shapes.AddShape(msoShapeRectangle, 90, 90, 90, 80).Fill 
 With GradientShapeFill 
 .ForeColor.RGB = RGB(0, 128, 128) 
 .OneColorGradient msoGradientHorizontal, 1, 1 
 .GradientStops.Insert RGB(255, 0, 0), 0.25 
 .GradientStops.Insert RGB(0, 255, 0), 0.5 
 .GradientStops.Insert RGB(0, 0, 255), 0.75 
 End With 
 GradientShapeFill.GradientStops.Delete (1) 
End Sub

See Also

Concepts

GradientStops Object

GradientStops Object Members