Paragraph.Previous method (Word)
Returns the previous paragraph as a Paragraph object.
Syntax
expression.Previous (Count)
expression Required. A variable that represents a 'Paragraph' object.
Parameters
| Name | Required/Optional | Data type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Count | Optional | Variant | The number of paragraphs by which you want to move back. The default value is 1. |
Return value
Paragraph
Example
This example selects the paragraph that precedes the selection in the active document.
Selection.Previous(Unit:=wdParagraph, Count:=1).Select
See also
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