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How can I name objects in Powerpoint to reference in VBA code ?

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How can I name objects in Powerpoint to reference in VBA code ?

by  Chance1234  Posted    (Edited  )
Sub NameShape()
'used to name shapes
'select the shape by clicking on it then go to macros and and then run this code !!!!
'you can then use that name in VBA to reference that object. lot easier than trying to guess at "rectangle 2" or what index a object is.

Dim Name$
On Error GoTo AbortNameShape
If ActiveWindow.Selection.ShapeRange.Count = 0 Then
MsgBox "No Shapes Selected"
Exit Sub
End If
Name$ = ActiveWindow.Selection.ShapeRange(1).Name
Name$ = InputBox$("Give this shape a name", "Shape Name", Name$)
If Name$ <> "" Then
ActiveWindow.Selection.ShapeRange(1).Name = Name$
End If

Exit Sub

AbortNameShape:
MsgBox Err.Description

End Sub

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