# ShapeShdwOffsetX Element

Determines the distance in page units that a shape's shadow is offset horizontally from the shape.

## Syntax

    <ShapeShdwOffsetX>
        [Unit]
        [F]
        [Err]>
    </ShapeShdwOffsetX>

## Attributes

Unit

Optional string. Represents a unit of measure. The default is DL. For details about DL, see Units of measure.

F

Optional string. Represents the element's formula. This attribute can contain one of the following strings: "someFormula" if the formula exists locally, "No Formula" if the formula is locally deleted or blocked, or "Inh" if the formula is inherited.

If the attribute is not present, the element's formula is a simple constant. For example, <element>5</element>.

Err

Optional string. Indicates that the formula evaluates to an error. The value of Err is the current value (an error message string); the value of the element is the last valid value.

## Element properties

Property | Value
--- | ---
Name | ShapeShdwOffsetX
Minimum Occurrences | 0
Maximum Occurrences | 1

## Element information

Parent elements

Fill

Child elements

None

## Remarks

This value corresponds to the value in the X Offset setting in the Shadow dialog box (Format menu).

The ShapeShdwOffsetX element is relevant only when contained in a Shape or StyleSheet element. It is ignored when contained in a DocumentSheet or PageSheet element.

## See also

ShapeShdwOffsetX cell (Fill Format section)

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