Microsoft KB Archive/149774

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XL5: Printed Pie Chart Border Missing

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Excel for Windows, versions 5.0, 5.0c

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SYMPTOMS
When a pie chart is printed from Microsoft Excel, the border of the largest pie slice may be missing. This behavior may occur even if the border appears on your screen and in print preview.

CAUSE
This behavior may occur if the following conditions are true:


 * One slice of the pie is greater than 50 percent of the entire pie.
 * Any version of the HP LaserJet Series II or compatible Windows printer driver is being used.
 * The border of the data series (pie slices) is set to the thickest or next to thickest weight.

WORKAROUND
To work around this problem, use either of the following methods.

Method 1:

Change the border weight of the pie slices:

 With the pie chart active, click once on one of the pie slices to select the data series. You will see the SERIES formula in the formula bar. On the Format menu, click Selected Data Series, and then click the Patterns tab. Click the Weight list in the Border group and click one of the first two choices in the list.

Method 2:

Change the Active Printer:

 On the File menu, click Print. Click Printer Setup, click another printer, and then click OK. Click OK to print or click Cancel to return to Microsoft Excel without printing.

STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Excel version 5.x for Windows. This problem was corrected in Microsoft Excel version 5.0 for Windows NT and Microsoft Excel version 7.0 for Windows 95.