PPT97: OLE Objects Don't Resize When Slide Orientation Changes (168531)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft PowerPoint 97 for Windows
This article was previously published under Q168531

SYMPTOMS

If you change the orientation of a slide from landscape to portrait (or from portrait to landscape), some objects on the slide may not resize or reposition to fit on the slide in its new orientation. This symptom occurs when all of the following are true:

  • The object is an OLE object.

    -and-
  • The object is the original size.

    -or-
  • The object has been resized proportionally.
This symptom does not occur when you use the following types of objects:
  • Drawing objects created with the PowerPoint drawing tools.
  • Pictures inserted using the From File command (point to Picture on the Insert menu).
  • OLE objects that have been stretched horizontally or vertically.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, use one of the following methods before you change the slide orientation.

Method 1: Convert the Object to a Picture

This method is recommended if you are using either a Microsoft Clip Gallery (Clip Art) object or a Microsoft Photo Editor object.
  1. Select the OLE object.
  2. On the Edit menu, click Cut.
  3. On the Edit menu, click Paste Special.
  4. From the As list in the Paste Special dialog box, click Picture.
  5. Click OK.

Method 2: Stretch the Object Slightly

This method is recommended if you are using a vector-based object, such as a chart, a Microsoft Word table, or a Microsoft Excel worksheet.
  1. Select the OLE object.
  2. Enlarge or reduce the object slightly by dragging one of its center resize handles. (Do not resize the object using one of the corner resize handles.)

STATUS

Microsoft is researching this problem and will post new information here as it becomes available.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/9/2000
Keywords:kbinterop kbprb KB168531
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