XL98: Shape Dimensions Change Between Microsoft Excel 97 and Excel 98 (182992)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Excel 98 Macintosh Edition

This article was previously published under Q182992

SYMPTOMS

When you create a shape in a Microsoft Excel 97 workbook, and then open the workbook to view it in Microsoft Excel 98 Macintosh Edition, the dimensions of the shape are changed.

CAUSE

This problem occurs when you create a shape by using the Drawing toolbar in Microsoft Excel 97, and then open the file that contains the shape in Microsoft Excel 98 Macintosh Edition.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Excel 98 for Macintosh. We are researching this problem and will post additional information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION

To display the Format Autoshape dialog box and find the dimensions of a shape, double-click the shape.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/11/2002
Keywords:kbbug kbinterop KB182992