Microsoft KB Archive/110671

Excel Creates a Border Around Pasted Objects

PSS ID Number: Q110671 Article last modified on 03-07-1997

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= SYMPTOMS =

A graphic pasted from Word into Microsoft Excel is surrounded by a single line border.

= CAUSE =

By default, Microsoft Excel applies an automatic border around a pasted graphic. When you copy an existing graphic from Word or a graphic created using Word’s Copy As Picture command (COMMAND+OPTION+D), a single line border will display around the pasted graphic.

= RESOLUTION =

To remove the border from the graphic:


 * 1) In Microsoft Excel, click once on the graphic to select it.
 * 2) From the Format menu, choose Patterns.
 * 3) Under Border, select None. Choose OK.

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