PPT: Non-PowerPoint Objects Have No Selection Box (87563)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows 95
  • Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows 4.0
  • Microsoft PowerPoint for Macintosh 4.0
This article was previously published under Q87563

SUMMARY

If you select a two-dimensional (non-line) object in Microsoft PowerPoint, the selected object is surrounded by a fuzzy gray rectangle. This is called a selection box. The corners of the selection box are resize handles. You can use these handles to stretch, shrink, or reproportion the object.

MORE INFORMATION

If the selected object is not a PowerPoint object or group, it will not be surrounded by a selection box. This is a visual indication that the object is not a PowerPoint object or group.

Objects that are not PowerPoint objects or groups include the following:
  • Embedded or linked objects (such as charts, movies, and so on)
  • Imported graphics (using the Insert Picture, Paste, or Paste Special commands)
An item created with the tools on the tool palette (with the exception of Microsoft Graph objects) is a PowerPoint object. Also, any collection of objects that has been grouped together using the Group command is considered a PowerPoint group, and will be surrounded by a selection box.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/16/2005
Keywords:kbdraw KB87563
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