XL2000: The Location of AutoShapes Changes After You Enter Text (212045)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Excel 2000
This article was previously published under Q212045

SYMPTOMS

After you enter text into an AutoShape, the position of the object may change on the worksheet.

CAUSE

This behavior may occur when the following conditions are true:
  • You draw an AutoShape near the edge of a worksheet.

    -and-
  • You set the orientation of the text to vertical.

    -and-
  • You select the Automatic size option.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a bug in Microsoft Excel 2000.

REFERENCES

For more information about inserting an AutoShape, click Microsoft Excel Help on the Help menu, type troubleshoot autoshapes in the Office Assistant or the Answer Wizard, and then click Search to view the topic.

For additional information about positioning AutoShapes, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

211835 XL2000: How to Control the Placement of Objects

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/8/2003
Keywords:kbbug kbpending KB212045
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