XL98: Error Running Macro to Modify Shape Text

   ActiveSheet.Shapes("AutoShape1").Characters.Text = "Test"
				

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   Sub Test()

      ActiveSheet.Shapes("AutoShape1").Textframe.Characters.Text = "Test"

   End Sub
				

The following example first selects the shape and then changes the name of the shape:

   Sub Test3()
      
      ActiveSheet.Shapes("AutoShape1").Select
      Selection.Characters.Text = "Test"

   End Sub