Problems Resizing Embedded Objects in Works for Windows (117807)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Works 2.0
  • Microsoft Works 2.0a
  • Microsoft Works 3.0
  • Microsoft Works 3.0a
  • Microsoft Works 3.0b
This article was previously published under Q117807

SYMPTOMS

Sometimes objects embedded in Works produce strange effects when you scale, print, or display them. These effects include incorrect sizing of the objects and loss of or change in the color(s) of the objects.

RESOLUTION

The best resolution is to resize the object in its native format if possible. For instance, if the object is a Draw component, double-click the Draw object to bring it into Draw and resize the object there.

MORE INFORMATION

In most cases, the object embedded in a Works document is presented in the form of a Windows metafile. The actual native data format is shown only when editing the object. Therefore; the embedded object is subject to the same strange display behaviors as any other windows metafiles.

Steps to Reproduce Problem

  1. Create a new Word Processor document in Works.
  2. From the Insert menu, choose Drawing.
  3. In Draw, create a box.
  4. Use the Font tool ("A" on the toolbar) to add text to the box.
  5. From the File menu, choose Exit and Return to <document>. where <document> is the name of the document created in step 1.
  6. Choose Yes to update the document.
  7. Click the object so it is selected.
  8. From the Format menu, choose Picture/Object.
  9. In the scaling box, set both Width and Length to 50%, and choose OK.
The result is that the box is smaller, but the font is still the original size. The words may be cropped instead of the font resizing, too.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/6/2003
Keywords:KB117807
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