Microsoft KB Archive/186066

= OFF98: Format Callout Dialog Box Is Available Only in Word =

Article ID: 186066

Article Last Modified on 10/2/2002

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Office 98 for Macintosh

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This article was previously published under Q186066



SYMPTOMS
With Microsoft Excel 98 Macintosh Edition and Microsoft PowerPoint 98 Macintosh Edition, in the Format AutoShape dialog box, you cannot display the Format Callout dialog box that is available in Microsoft Word 98 Macintosh Edition.



CAUSE
The Format Callout command button is available only on the Text Box tab of the Format AutoShape dialog box in Microsoft Word.



WORKAROUND
To change the format of a callout in Microsoft Excel or Microsoft PowerPoint, follow these steps:


 * 1) Select the callout.
 * 2) On the Drawing toolbar, click Draw, point to Change AutoShape, and then click Callouts.
 * 3) Click the type of callout that you want.

NOTE: When you move the pointer over each of the displayed example callouts, the type of callout is described in the ToolTip text.



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Office 98 Macintosh Edition.

