PPT2002: Animation Paths Do Not Snap to Grid When Drawn (285582)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft PowerPoint 2002
This article was previously published under Q285582

SYMPTOMS

When you draw a freeform or curve custom motion path, the vertices of the path do not snap to either a standard grid or a custom grid in Microsoft PowerPoint.

WORKAROUND

To force the Freeform and Curve tools to snap to grid, follow these steps:
  1. On the AutoShapes menu, point to Lines, and then click the Freeform drawing tool.
  2. Draw a small freeform shape.
  3. Press DELETE to delete the shape that you created.
You can now draw a freeform or curved path that snaps to grid.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/29/2006
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