XL98: Error Running Macro to Modify Shape Text (183843)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Excel 98 Macintosh Edition
This article was previously published under Q183843 SYMPTOMS
When you run a Visual Basic for Applications macro that modifies the text
of a shape object on a worksheet, you may receive the following error
message:
Run-time error '438':
Object doesn't support this property or method
CAUSE
This problem occurs when you attempt to change the text of the shapes
object by using code that is similar to the following:
ActiveSheet.Shapes("AutoShape1").Characters.Text = "Test"
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The following macro example changes the text of a shape and runs without
generating error messages. Note that you must use the Textframe object in
combination with the Shapes object to change the name without selecting the
object as in the following code:
Sub Test()
ActiveSheet.Shapes("AutoShape1").Textframe.Characters.Text = "Test"
End Sub
The following example first selects the shape and then changes the name
of the shape:
Sub Test3()
ActiveSheet.Shapes("AutoShape1").Select
Selection.Characters.Text = "Test"
End Sub
STATUS
This behavior is by design of Microsoft Excel 98 Macintosh Edition.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 9/12/2006 |
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| Keywords: | kbdtacode kbprb kbProgramming KB183843 |
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