OFF2001: Brightness and Contrast Properties of JPEG Files Cannot Be Adjusted (269909)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Excel 2001 for Mac
  • Microsoft PowerPoint 2001 for Macintosh
  • Microsoft Word 2001 for Macintosh

This article was previously published under Q269909

SYMPTOMS

When you copy a picture in Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) format to the Office Clipboard, and then from the Office Clipboard to an Office program, you may be unable to adjust the brightness and contrast properties of the picture.

WORKAROUND

Copy or drag the JPEG picture directly to the Office document instead of to the Office Clipboard. If you want the JPEG picture to be available on the Office Clipboard as well, copy it from within the Office document to the Office Clipboard.

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:11/14/2003
Keywords:kbbug kbpending KB269909