expression.SpecialMode
expression Required. An expression that returns an Application object.
Remarks
Word enters a special copy or move mode if you press F2 or SHIFT+F2 while text is selected.
Example
This example checks to see whether Word is in a special mode. If it is, ESC is activated before the current selection is cut and pasted.
If Application.SpecialMode = True Then SendKeys "ESC"
With Selection
.Cut
.EndKey Unit:=wdStory
.Paste
End With