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FillFormat.Patterned method (Word)

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Sets the specified fill to a pattern.

Syntax

expression.Patterned (Pattern)

expression Required. A variable that represents a FillFormat object.

Parameters

Name Required/Optional Data type Description
Pattern Required MsoPatternType The pattern to be used for the specified fill.

Remarks

Use the BackColor and ForeColor properties to set the colors used in the pattern.

Example

This example adds an oval with a patterned fill to the active document.

Sub FillPattern() 
 With ActiveDocument.Shapes.AddShape _ 
 (msoShapeOval, 60, 60, 80, 40).Fill 
 .ForeColor.RGB = RGB(128, 0, 0) 
 .BackColor.RGB = RGB(0, 0, 255) 
 .Patterned msoPatternDarkVertical 
 End With 
End Sub

See also

FillFormat Object

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