PUB2002: Line Color of Object Is Not Visible When Using a Three-Dimensional Style Effect (289092)

SYMPTOMS

If you apply a three-dimensional (3-D) style effect to any object that contains a fill effect, or apply a fill effect to an object that has 3-D formatting, the line color for the object is not visible. Also, when you change the color of the line on a 3-D shape in the Format AutoShape window, the 3-D object does not reflect the change that you made.

WORKAROUND

To display the line color of a 3-D object, use one of the following methods.

Method 1: Set the Fill Color to "No Fill"

Select your shape, and then click AutoShape on the Format menu.
In the Fill section of the Colors and Lines tab, select No Fill on the Color list.
Click OK.

Method 2: Change the 3-D Style to "3-D Style #4 (Wireframe Only)"

Select Shadow Style on the Formatting toolbar.
Choose a shadow style.
Click AutoShape on the Format menu.
Change the line color, and then click OK.
Click 3-D Style on the Formatting toolbar.
Click 3-D Style #4 (Wireframe Only).

STATUS

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

MORE INFORMATION

To create a 3-D style effect on a shape, follow these steps:

Open a blank publication.
Click the rectangle shape on the Object toolbar.
Draw a rectangle.
Click 3-D Style on the Formatting toolbar.
Apply a 3-D effect.

For additional information about an associated problem with Office XP, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

298411 OFFXP: 3-D Style Effect Ignores Other Object Attributes