AddText Method
The AddText method adds new text. Returns an AutoMText object.
Syntax
object.AddText( x, y, text, id )
Parameter | Type | Description |
x | Double | required, X coordinate in page units |
y | Double | required, Y coordinate in page units |
text | String | required, text string |
id | Variant | optional, text string name |
Remarks
Math text instructions can be used for the text parameter value to create multi-line, date/time, or other complex text blocks.
Example 1
This example shows how to create a line of text.
Shapes.AddText( 2,5,"This is text")
Example 2
This example demonstrates adding complex text
Shapes.AddText( 2,5"\red Sample 128\n \fs71.429 ABC Co\n \dt(""dd MMM yyyy"")"
Used by: AutoShapes collection