Microsoft KB Archive/316562

= Inserted Excel workbook object is resized when you print the PowerPoint slide in PowerPoint 2000 =

Article ID: 316562

Article Last Modified on 1/6/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Excel 2000 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q316562



SYMPTOMS
When you print a PowerPoint slide, an Excel workbook object that is embedded in the slide is resized, and the gridlines disappear.



CAUSE
This problem only occurs under the following conditions:
 * The Background printing check box is cleared.
 * The Print inserted objects at printer resolution check box is selected.



WORKAROUND
To work around this issue, use one of the following methods.

Method 1: Select the &quot;Background Printing&quot; Check Box

 * 1) In PowerPoint, click Options on the Tools menu.
 * 2) On the Print tab, click to select the Background printing check box, and then click OK.

Method 2: Clear the &quot;Print Inserted Objects at Printer Resolution&quot; Check Box

 * 1) In PowerPoint, click Options on the Tools menu.
 * 2) On the Print tab, click to clear the Print inserted objects at printer resolution check box, and then click OK.

Method 3: Edit the Object in Place

 * 1) Right-click the embedded Excel object in the PowerPoint slide.
 * 2) On the shortcut menu, point to Worksheet Object, and then click Edit.
 * 3) When you finish editing the object, click outside the object in any area of the slide.



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

Additional query words: OFF2000 XL2000 PPT2000

Keywords: kbbug kbfix kboffice2000presp3fix KB316562

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