Help property

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Help property

See also   Example   

Gets or sets the help string for a shape.

Version added

3.0

Syntax

strRet = object.Help
object.Help = strExpression

strRet

String. The current help string.

object

Required. An expression that returns a Shape object.

strExpression

Required String. The new help string.

Remarks

Using the Help property is equivalent to entering a value in the Help box for a shape in the Special dialog box (click Special on the Format menu). The limit for a help string is 127 characters.

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