TypeBackspace Method

Deletes the character preceding a collapsed selection (an insertion point). If the selection isn't collapsed to an insertion point, the selection is deleted.

Note  This method corresponds to functionality of the BACKSPACE key.

expression.TypeBackspace

expression    Required. An expression that returns a Selection object.

Example

This example deletes the character preceding the insertion point (the collapsed selection).

With Selection
    .Collapse Direction:=wdCollapseEnd
    .TypeBackspace
End With
		

This example extends the selection to the end of the current paragraph (including the paragraph mark) and then deletes the selection.

With Selection
    .EndOf Unit:=wdParagraph, Extend:=wdExtend
    .TypeBackspace
End With