WD97: Drawing Object/AutoShape Fill Pattern Appear as Shading (167962)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Word 97 for Windows
This article was previously published under Q167962 SYMPTOMS
When you print a document that contains a drawing object or an AutoShape
filled with a pattern, the pattern is printed smaller than expected and may
appear to be shading rather than a pattern.
NOTE: This problem may occur when you print to a PCL or a PostScript
printer.
WORKAROUND
Use the following steps to decrease the printer resolution when you print
the document:
- Open the document containing the filled pattern drawing or AutoShape
objects.
- On the File menu, click Print.
- In the Print dialog box, click Properties.
- Click the Graphics tab.
- Change the Resolution box to a lower value; for example, change it to
150 dots per inch, and then click OK.
- Click OK to close the print dialog box and to print the document.
MORE INFORMATION
For additional information, please see the following articles in the
Microsoft Knowledge Base:
159222 OFF97: Output Quality Problems Printing Drawing Objects
81193 Chart or Graph Patterns Print Solid Gray in Word for Windows
Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 2/20/2002 |
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Keywords: | kbbug kbprint kbusage KB167962 |
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