Visio2002: Text and Lines in Embedded Shapes and Drawings Have Ragged Edges (294078)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Visio 2002 Standard
  • Microsoft Visio 2002 Professional
This article was previously published under Q294078

SYMPTOMS

If you copy and paste Microsoft Visio shapes or drawings into the same drawing or another Visio drawing, some of the text and lines may appear choppy and have ragged edges when compared to the original shape or drawing.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur when you paste the shape or drawing in Microsoft Visio Drawing format.

RESOLUTION

To work around this behavior, embed shapes and drawings in Enhanced Metafile format. To do this, follow these steps:
  1. Start Microsoft Visio 2002, and then open your drawing diagram.
  2. Select the shape or shapes that you want to embed. Selection handles around the object indicate that the shape or shapes are selected.

    -or-

    If you want to copy the entire drawing, click Copy Drawing on the Edit menu.
  3. On the Edit menu, click Paste Special.
  4. Open the document in which you want to embed the shape or shapes.
  5. In the Paste Special dialog box, click Picture (Enhanced Metafile), and then click OK.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/27/2006
Keywords:kbprb KB294078
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