Microsoft KB Archive/113612

Project: Circle and Star Task Shapes Don’t Appear Dashed

PSS ID Number: Q113612 Article last modified on 03-24-1995

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= SYMPTOMS =

In Microsoft Project, when you format the start or end shape of a task bar on the Gantt Chart with a circle, and you select the Dashed type, the circle appears with a solid outline. This same behavior occurs when you use the star shape.

= CAUSE =

This is by design in Microsoft Project. The circle and star shapes are drawn with a solid outline (framed) when you choose the dashed type. The size and shape of these symbols do not allow for the dashed appearance.

Steps to Reproduce Behavior

 * 1) In a new project, choose Gantt Chart from the View menu.
 * 2) From the Format menu, choose Bar Styles.
 * 3) In the Name column, select Task. Select the Bars tab. Under Start Shape, select the circle from the Shape list. From the Type list, select Dashed.

In the Appearance column, note that the circle appears outlined but the outline is solid.

= REFERENCES =

For more information about the Bar Styles Command (Gantt Chart), choose the Search button in Help and type:

Bar Styles command

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