PPT97: 97 and 98 Do Not Support Recoloring Bitmap Graphics (162829)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft PowerPoint 97 for Windows
This article was previously published under Q162829 SYMPTOMS
When you attempt to recolor a bitmap graphic by clicking Recolor on the
Picture tab of the Format Picture dialog box, you receive the following
message:
This object is a bitmap. To recolor it you must use an image editing
program such as Microsoft Photo Editor.
This functionality is different from earlier versions of PowerPoint where
you can replace individual colors in bitmap images that contain up to 64
different colors.
CAUSE
PowerPoint does not have a feature to replace the individual colors in a
bitmap. You can replace the individual colors in an imported vector-based
graphic if the graphic contains less than 64 colors.
PowerPoint has new features to manipulate the colors in bitmaps. For
example, you can adjust the brightness and contrast of bitmaps, change them
to black and white or gray-scale, lighten all the colors or even make one
of the colors transparent.
STATUS
This feature is under review and will be considered for inclusion in a
future release.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 11/9/2000 |
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| Keywords: | kberrmsg kbgraphic kbprb KB162829 |
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