Works: Format Patterns & Colors Lists Only Auto, Black, White (83874)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Works 2.0
  • Microsoft Works 2.0a
  • Microsoft Works 3.0
  • Microsoft Works 4.5
  • Microsoft Works 4.5a
  • Microsoft Works for Windows 95, version 4.0
  • Microsoft Works for Windows 95, version 4.0 4.0a
  • Microsoft Money 2000 Business and Personal
This article was previously published under Q83874

SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft Works for Windows, the Patterns & Colors dialog box in the charting module lists only Auto, Black, and White in the Colors box. This occurs if the following conditions exist:

  • The Display As Printed option is selected.

    -and-

  • The default printer selected in the Windows Control Panel is NOT capable of printing color.
NOTE: The chart is also displayed in black and white on the screen.

RESOLUTION

Use the following instructions for your version of Works.

NOTE: If your printer is not a color printer, the chart still prints and previews in black and white.

Works 3.0 and Works for Windows 95

  • On the View menu, click Display As Printed to disable this option.

    The Format Patterns & Colors dialog box should now list all the screen colors available.

Works 2.0

  • Clear the Display As Printed command in the Options menu.

    The Format Patterns & Colors dialog box should now list all the screen colors available.

REFERENCES

For more information about how to perform this task in Works for Windows 95, see your Works printed documentation or online Help.

"Microsoft Works for Windows User's Guide," version 3.0, pages 262-263

"Microsoft Works for Windows User's Guide," version 2.0, pages 207-208
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/15/2004
Keywords:kbprb kbprint KB83874
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