PUB2000: Transparent PICT Images in Publisher 2000 (218714)
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This article was previously published under Q218714 SYMPTOMS
When you insert transparent PICT files into Microsoft Publisher 2000, the transparent areas may be displayed with a color and will not appear transparent.
CAUSE
This behavior is a result of the way that Microsoft Publisher 2000 interprets the PICT file format. This behavior does not occur in other Microsoft Office applications.
NOTE: This filter is installed by Microsoft Office 2000. Publisher 2000 setup does not include the PICT import filter.
WORKAROUND
To workaround this problem, use one of the following methods.
Method 1: Encapsulate the PICT in a Microsoft Draw 98 Object
To encapsulate the PICT in a Microsoft Draw 98 object, follow these steps: NOTE: If you use this method, the resulting transparent image will not print correctly to many common printers (including PostScript).
- On the Insert menu, point to Picture, then click New Drawing.
- On the Insert menu, click Picture from file. Browse to your PICT, then click OK.
- Size the picture according to your needs, then click outside of the Draw 98 Drawing frame to deselect the drawing object.
Method 2: Cut and Paste from Microsoft Word 2000
To cut and paste from Microsoft Word 2000, follow these steps:
- Insert the picture into Microsoft Word 2000.
- On the Insert menu, point to Picture, and click From file.
- Browse to and click to select your PICT file.
- Click OK.
- On the Edit menu, click Copy.
- Inside Microsoft Publisher 2000, click Edit, then click Paste.
STATUSMicrosoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 6/29/1999 |
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Keywords: | kbbug kbconvert kbdraw KB218714 |
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