Returns a ColorFormat object that represents a change to the color of the object by the specified number, expressed in RGB format.

Syntax

expression.By

expression A variable that represents a ColorEffect object.

Remarks

Do not confuse this property with the ByX or ByY properties of the and objects, which are only used for scaling or motion effects.

Example

This example adds a color effect and changes its color. This example assumes there is at least one shape on the first slide of the active presentation.

Visual Basic for Applications 
Sub AddAndChangeColorEffect() Dim effBlinds As Effect Dim tmlnShape As TimeLine Dim shpShape As Shape Dim animBehavior As AnimationBehavior Dim clrEffect As ColorEffect 'Sets shape, timing, and effect Set shpShape = ActivePresentation.Slides(1).Shapes(1) Set tmlnShape = ActivePresentation.Slides(1).TimeLine Set effBlinds = tmlnShape.MainSequence.AddEffect _ (Shape:=shpShape, effectId:=msoAnimEffectBlinds) 'Adds animation behavior and color effect Set animBehavior = tmlnShape.MainSequence(1).Behaviors _ .Add(Type:=msoAnimTypeColor) Set clrEffect = animBehavior.ColorEffect 'Specifies color clrEffect.By.RGB = RGB(Red:=255, Green:=0, Blue:=0) End Sub

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