Syntax

expression.ParentGroup

expression A variable that represents a ShapeRange object.

Example

In this example, Microsoft Excel adds two shapes to the active worksheet and then removes both shapes by deleting the parent shape of the group.

Visual Basic for Applications 
Sub ParentGroup() Dim pgShape As Shape With ActiveSheet.Shapes .AddShape Type:=1, Left:=10, Top:=10, _ Width:=100, Height:=100 .AddShape Type:=2, Left:=110, Top:=120, _ Width:=100, Height:=100 .Range(Array(1, 2)).Group End With ' Using the child shape in the group get the Parent shape. Set pgShape = ActiveSheet.Shapes(1).GroupItems(1).ParentGroup MsgBox "The two shapes will now be deleted." ' Delete the parent shape. pgShape.Delete End Sub

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