Returns a object that represents the default shape for the presentation. Read-only.

Syntax

expression.DefaultShape

expression A variable that represents a Presentation object.

Return Value
Shape

Example

This example adds a shape to slide one in the active presentation, sets the default fill color to red for shapes in the presentation, and then adds another shape. This second shape will automatically have the new default fill color applied to it.

Visual Basic for Applications 
With Application.ActivePresentation Set sld1Shapes = .Slides(1).Shapes sld1Shapes.AddShape msoShape16pointStar, 20, 20, 100, 100 .DefaultShape.Fill.ForeColor.RGB = RGB(255, 0, 0) sld1Shapes.AddShape msoShape16pointStar, 150, 20, 100, 100 End With

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