ShapeRange.AutoShapeType property (Excel)

Returns or sets the shape type for the specified Shape or ShapeRange object, which must represent an AutoShape other than a line, freeform drawing, or connector. Read/write MsoAutoShapeType.

Syntax

expression.AutoShapeType

expression A variable that represents a ShapeRange object.

Remarks

When you change the type of a shape, the shape retains its size, color, and other attributes.

Use the Type property of the ConnectorFormat object to set or return the connector type.

Example

This example replaces all 16-point stars with 32-point stars in myDocument.

Set myDocument = Worksheets(1) 
For Each s In myDocument.Shapes 
    If s.AutoShapeType = msoShape16pointStar Then 
        s.AutoShapeType = msoShape32pointStar 
    End If 
Next

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