When you paste an Excel chart that contains an embedded arrowhead to a Word document, the appearance of the arrowhead changes in Office XP and in Office 2003 (889520)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Office Word 2003
  • Microsoft Office Excel 2003
  • Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003
  • Microsoft Office Access 2003
  • Microsoft Word 2002
  • Microsoft Excel 2002
  • Microsoft PowerPoint 2002
  • Microsoft Access 2002

SYMPTOMS

When you paste a Microsoft Office Excel chart that contains an embedded arrowhead to a Microsoft Office Word document, the appearance of the arrowhead changes in Microsoft Office XP and in Microsoft Office 2003. The arrowhead is reduced from its original size. Also, the arrowhead line is displayed as a thicker line.

Note You may also notice that the same issue occurs when you paste the Excel chart into Microsoft Office Access and Microsoft Office PowerPoint.

CAUSE

This issue may occur if the arrowhead is directly inserted into the chart.

WORKAROUND

To work around this issue, follow these steps:
  1. Insert the arrowhead outside the chart. Then, move the arrowhead into the chart.
  2. Select both the chart and the arrowhead, and then group them.

    For additional information about grouping objects in Microsoft Office programs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
    http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HP051945131033.aspx
  3. Select and then copy the chart. Then, paste it to the Word document.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:9/27/2006
Keywords:kbchart kbgraphic kbtshoot KB889520 kbAudEndUser
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