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WordLeft Method

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Applies to: TextSelection object

Moves the insertion point one word to the left.

Syntax

object**.WordLeft** [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 CTRL+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 WordLeft method has the same effect as pressing CTRL+LEFT ARROW.

Example

The following example moves the insertion point one word to the left and extends the selection:

ActiveDocument.Selection.WordLeft dsExtend

See Also   CharLeft method, CharRight method, WordRight method.