XL98: Cannot Undo Background in Text Box on a Chart Object (178458)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Excel 98 Macintosh Edition

This article was previously published under Q178458

SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft Excel 98 Macintosh Edition, when you try to restore the background color of a text box by using the Undo command, the background color is not restored to the original color.

CAUSE

This problem occurs if the following conditions are true:
  • You are working with a text box that is on top of a chart object. -and-

  • You format the background of the text box to a color other than the original setting. -and-

  • You attempt to use the Undo command to change the background color back to the original setting.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Excel 98. We are researching this problem and will post more information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/11/2002
Keywords:kbbug kbchart KB178458