PUB2002: Cannot Apply Custom Trap Settings to Object Shadows (285367)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Publisher 2002
This article was previously published under Q285367

SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft Publisher 2002, you may be unable to select an object shadow or apply a custom trap setting for an object shadow.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur because the object shadow takes on the default trap setting of the individual object. The default trap setting is determined by the conditions of each individual object in relation to the other objects that the default trap setting either covers or is covered by. By design, Publisher allows you to set the trapping for individual objects, but not the shadow characteristics of those objects.

MORE INFORMATION

When you create a drawing object, you can add a shadow to the object and then specify the color of that shadow. However, you are not able to change the Per Object Trapping setting for the shadow.

REFERENCES

For more information about trapping, click Microsoft Publisher Help on the Help menu, type about trapping in the Office Assistant or the Answer Wizard, and then click Search to view the topics returned.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/5/2003
Keywords:kbprb KB285367
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