Microsoft KB Archive/35320

PPT: A Line Drawn on Top of a Guide Cannot Be Selected

PSS ID Number: Q35320 Article last modified on 05-22-1998

2.00 2.01 3.00 4.00 | 4.00

MACINTOSH WINDOWS

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The information in this article applies to:

 Microsoft PowerPoint for the Macintosh, versions 2.0, 2.01, 3.0, 4.0 == Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows, version 4.0 == 

= SYMPTOMS =

In a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, you cannot select and move a line located on top of a guide.

= CAUSE =

This behavior is by design to ensure that you can access the guides regardless of the type, number, or position of objects on the slide.

= WORKAROUND =

To work around this behavior, use one of the following methods:


 * 1) Select and move the guide.
 * 2) Select and move the object.
 * 3) Select and move the guide to its original position.

-or-


 * 1) Click the Selection Tool button.
 * 2) Draw a selection box around the line.
 * 3) Move the line.

Additional query Words: grid gridline powerpt align tools unable click can’t ====================================================================== Version : 2.00 2.01 3.00 4.00 | 4.00 Platform : MACINTOSH WINDOWS ============================================================================= Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1998.