PPT: Pattern Shows Through Double Style Lines (89155)



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 Q89155

SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft PowerPoint, the pattern of an object fill shows through between the lines of a double-line style border.

WORKAROUND

There is no way to prevent this problem from occurring. However, you can use the following workaround to prevent the pattern of an object fill from showing between the lines of a double-line style border:
  1. Draw a shape (rectangle, square, or circle) and fill it with the pattern fill you want. Set the line style for the Border to No Line, or None.
  2. Draw a second object on top of the first object. It should be of the same shape, only slightly larger.
  3. Format the second object as unfilled and select the double-line style border you want.
The pattern-filled object should show through the unfilled, framed object. If the two are positioned correctly, they should look like a single framed, filled object. You can even select both of them and use the Group option in the Arrange menu to turn them into a single object. Using this workaround, the pattern will not show through between the lines of the double-line style border.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/16/2005
Keywords:kbprb kbusage KB89155