InlineShapes.AddSmartArt method (Word)

Inserts a SmartArt graphic as an inline shape into the active document.

Syntax

expression. AddSmartArt( _Layout_ , _Range_ )

expression An expression that returns a 'InlineShapes' object.

Parameters

Name Required/Optional Data type Description
Layout Required [SMARTARTLAYOUT] A SmartArtLayoutobject that specifies the layout for the SmartArt graphic.
Range Optional Variant Specifies the text to which the SmartArt graphic is bound. If Range is specified, the SmartArt graphic is positioned at the beginning of the first paragraph in the range. If this argument is omitted, the range is selected automatically, and the SmartArt graphic is positioned relative to the top and left edges of the page.

Return value

InlineShape

See also

InlineShapes Collection Object

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