OFF98: Format Callout Dialog Box Is Available Only in Word (186066)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Office 98 Macintosh Edition
This article was previously published under Q186066

SYMPTOMS

With Microsoft Excel 98 Macintosh Edition and Microsoft PowerPoint 98 Macintosh Edition, in the Format AutoShape dialog box, you cannot display the Format Callout dialog box that is available in Microsoft Word 98 Macintosh Edition.

CAUSE

The Format Callout command button is available only on the Text Box tab of the Format AutoShape dialog box in Microsoft Word.

WORKAROUND

To change the format of a callout in Microsoft Excel or Microsoft PowerPoint, follow these steps:

  1. Select the callout.
  2. On the Drawing toolbar, click Draw, point to Change AutoShape, and then click Callouts.
  3. Click the type of callout that you want.
NOTE: When you move the pointer over each of the displayed example callouts, the type of callout is described in the ToolTip text.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Office 98 Macintosh Edition.

REFERENCES

For more information about AutoShapes, click Contents and Index on the Microsoft Excel Help, then click Index and type the following text

AutoShapes, changing type

click Show Topics, and then double-click the selected text to go to the "Change the AutoShape type" topic.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/2/2002
Keywords:kbbug KB186066
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