CharLeft Method
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Applies to: TextSelection object
Moves the insertion point one character to the left.
Syntax
object**.CharLeft** [extend][, count]
Parameters
object
An expression that evaluates to a TextSelection object.
extend
(Optional) A string constant of type DsMovementOptions that specifies what to do with the selection. Possible values are:
dsExtend Extends the selection.This is the same as pressing SHIFT+LEFT ARROW.
dsMove Does not extend the selection (the default).
count
(Optional) A Long that specifies the number of times you want to repeat this action. The default is one.
Remarks
The CharLeft method has the same effect as pressing the LEFT ARROW key.
Example
The following example extends the current selection to the left by two characters:
ActiveDocument.Selection.CharLeft dsExtend 2
See Also CharRight method, WordLeft method, WordRight method.