Microsoft KB Archive/200370

= OFF2000: Format Callout Dialog Box Is Available Only in Word =

Article ID: 200370

Article Last Modified on 11/13/2003

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APPLIES TO


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

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This article was previously published under Q200370





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



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



WORKAROUND
To change the format of a callout in Excel or 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.



MORE INFORMATION
In Word, the Format Callout dialog box is also unavailable (dimmed) for callouts that are based on the first row of sample callouts.

The first row of sample callouts includes the following types:
 * Rectangular Callout
 * Rounded Rectangular Callout
 * Oval Callout
 * Cloud Callout

