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AddElement

Adds an element to the current paragraph.

Syntax​

expression.AddElement(oElement, nPos);

expression - A variable that represents an ApiParagraph class.

Parameters​

NameRequired/OptionalData typeDefaultDescription
oElementRequiredParagraphContentThe document element which will be added at the current position. Returns false if the oElement type is not supported by a paragraph.
nPosOptionalnumberThe position where the current element will be added. If this value is not specified, then the element will be added at the end of the current paragraph.

Returns​

boolean

Example​

Append a text run element to a paragraph in a document.

// How do I insert a formatted run of text into an existing paragraph in a document?

// Build paragraph content by adding a standalone text run as a child element in a document.

let doc = Api.GetDocument();
let paragraph = doc.GetElement(0);
let run = Api.CreateRun();
run.AddText("This is just a text run. Nothing special.");
paragraph.AddElement(run);