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{excerpt}Sets or returns a {{boolean}} that represents whether or not Word will layout auto shapes like Word 97 for this document.{excerpt}
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 public boolean ShapesLike97{ get; set; }
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Public Property ShapesLike97() As Boolean
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{remarks}MS Word equivalent: Tools menu > Options... > Compatibility tab > Compatibility options for \[filename\].doc section > Options > Lay out AutoShapes like Word 97

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{example}{code:csharp|title=C#}

          //--- Return ShapesLike97
          bool shapesLike97 = cs.ShapesLike97;

          //--- Set ShapesLike97
          cs.ShapesLike97 = true;
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          '--- Return ShapesLike97
          Dim shapesLike97 As Boolean = oCompatibilitySettings.ShapesLike97

          '--- Set ShapesLike97
          cs.ShapesLike97 = True
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