XL2000: Columns Are Transparent When They Are Printed in Black and White (211614)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Excel 2000

This article was previously published under Q211614

SYMPTOMS

When you print a chart, one or more of the columns in the chart may be printed with a transparent fill. The outline for the columns is printed, but the patterns that you have applied to the columns are not printed.

CAUSE

This problem occurs if both of the following conditions are true:
  • You have chosen one of the following chart types:
    • Cylinder
    • Cone

  • You have clicked the Print in black and white option on the Chart tab of the Page Setup dialog box.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/27/2003
Keywords:kbbug kbchart kbpending kbprint KB211614