XL2000: Left, Top Sides of Chart Missing After Pasting Bitmap Picture (211752)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Excel 2000
This article was previously published under Q211752

SYMPTOMS

When you paste a chart object in Microsoft Excel, the left and top sides of the object may be clipped.

CAUSE

This problem occurs if you copy the chart as a bitmap (.bmp) picture.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, select the Picture format when you copy the chart, rather than the Bitmap format. To do this, follow these steps:
  1. Hold down SHIFT, and click the chart to select it.
  2. Hold down SHIFT and click Copy Picture on the Edit menu.
  3. In the Copy Picture dialog box, click Picture, and then click OK.
  4. Select the area in which you want to paste the chart. On the Edit menu, click Paste.

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:9/25/2003
Keywords:kbbug kbchart kbpending KB211752
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