Selection.ShrinkDiscontiguousSelection Method

Word Developer Reference

Cancels the selection of all but the most recently selected text when a selection contains multiple, unconnected selections.

Syntax

expression.ShrinkDiscontiguousSelection

expression   Required. A variable that represents a Selection object.

Example

This example cancels the selection of all but the most recently selected text and formats with bold and small caps the text remaining in the selection. This example assumes there are multiple selections in the document.

Visual Basic for Applications
  Sub ShrinkMultipleSelection()
    With Selection
        .ShrinkDiscontiguousSelection
        .Font.Bold = True
        .Font.SmallCaps = True
    End With
End Sub

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