Applies the formatting of the specified shape to a default shape for that document. New shapes inherit many of their attributes from the default shape.
expression.SetShapesDefaultProperties
expression Required. An expression that returns a Shape or ShapeRange object.
Remarks
Using this method is equivalent to using the Set AutoShape Defaults command on the Draw menu on the Drawing toolbar.
Example
This example adds a rectangle to myDocument, formats the rectangle's fill, applies the rectangle's formatting to the default shape, and then adds another (smaller) rectangle to the document. The second rectangle has the same fill as the first one.
Set mydocument = ActiveDocument
With mydocument.Shapes
With .AddShape(msoShapeRectangle, 5, 5, 80, 60)
With .Fill
.ForeColor.RGB = RGB(0, 0, 255)
.BackColor.RGB = RGB(0, 204, 255)
.Patterned msoPatternHorizontalBrick
End With
' Sets formatting for default shapes
.SetShapesDefaultProperties
End With
' New shape has default formatting
.AddShape msoShapeRectangle, 90, 90, 40, 30
End With