PPT98: Word Table Text and Borders Disappear on Dark Background (188452)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft PowerPoint 98 Macintosh Edition
  • Microsoft Word 98 Macintosh Edition
This article was previously published under Q188452

SYMPTOMS

If you insert a Microsoft Word 98 Macintosh Edition table in a Microsoft PowerPoint 98 Macintosh Edition file, the text and table borders may not appear.

CAUSE

Unlike earlier versions of PowerPoint, PowerPoint 98 Macintosh Edition does not automatically recolor Word tables to make them match your slide's color scheme. You may have applied a black background color or used a presentation design such as Angles.pot, Fans.pot, or Fireball.pot. The default font and line color in Word is black.

RESOLUTION

Recolor the table border and font color using either of the following methods.

Method 1: Recolor the Table

  1. Right-click the table, click Format Object, and then click the Picture tab.
  2. Click Recolor.
  3. In the Change section, click Colors.
  4. In the New column, click the down arrow to select the color you want or click Automatic to have the table follow the color scheme of the presentation.
  5. In the Change section, click Fills.
  6. Repeat step 4.
  7. Click OK twice.

Method 2: Edit the Table

  1. Double-click the table object.
  2. On the Table menu, click Select Table.
  3. On the Format menu, click Borders and Shading.
  4. Click the Borders tab.
  5. In the Color box, click the down arrow to select a lighter color.
  6. Click OK.
  7. With the table still selected, click Font on the Format menu.
  8. In the Color box, click the down arrow to select a lighter color.
  9. Click OK.
Although you can see the Microsoft Word table on other dark backgrounds, they may not appear as sharp as you desire. Apply the above methods to change the table borders and font colors.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/7/2003
Keywords:kbinterop kbprb KB188452
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