PPT97: Line Weight of Excel AutoShape Heavier Than Expected When Printed from PowerPoint (238385)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft PowerPoint 97 for Windows
  • Microsoft Excel 97 for Windows
This article was previously published under Q238385

SYMPTOMS

When you print a Microsoft PowerPoint slide that contains an embedded Microsoft Excel worksheet, the borders of any AutoShape in the printed worksheet appear heavier than you expected.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs when the Print inserted objects at printer resolution check box is not selected (click Options on the Tools menu, and then click the Print tab). If the Print inserted objects at printer resolution check box is not selected, PowerPoint prints the embedded Excel object using the existing screen metafile. This metafile is not guaranteed to print correctly on a device with a resolution that differs from the resolution of your screen.

RESOLUTION

To correct this problem, before you print the slide, click to select the Print inserted objects at printer resolution check box (click Options on the Tools menu and then click the Print tab).

MORE INFORMATION

Microsoft Word does not exhibit this behavior because Word always renders metafiles the way they look in print preview.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/7/2001
Keywords:kbdraw kbinterop kbprb kbprint KB238385
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