PPT97: Object Border Extends Past Edge of Slide (168639)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft PowerPoint 97 for Windows
This article was previously published under Q168639 SYMPTOMS
When you place an object that has a thick border at the edge of a
slide in PowerPoint 97, half of the object's border extends past the
edge of the slide area. This is not noticeable if your shape has a
thin outline. When you run a slide show or print a slide, the border
that extends past the edge of the slide is printed thinner than the
borders on the other sides of the object.
In contrast, when you place an object that has a thick border at the
edge of a slide in PowerPoint 7.0, the border does not extend past the
edge of the slide.
CAUSE
In PowerPoint 97, the boundaries of a shape are calculated based on
the assumption that the shape has no border. The shape's boundary is
calculated based on the center of the shape. As a result, when a shape is
positioned at the edge of the slide, it is "snapped" into place and the
boundary touches the edge of the slide. If it has a border, the border
extends past the edge of the slide. In PowerPoint 7.0, the shape's boundary
is calculated inwards from the boundary of the shape.
RESOLUTION
After you position the object at the edge of the slide, point to Draw on
the Drawing toolbar, click Nudge, and use the arrow keys to move the object
away from the edge of the slide.
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products
listed
at the beginning of this article.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 11/9/2000 |
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| Keywords: | kbdraw kbgraphic kbprb KB168639 |
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