Microsoft KB Archive/159253

= OFF97: Format Callout Dialog Box Is Available Only in Word =

Article ID: 159253

Article Last Modified on 1/19/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Office 97 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Excel 97 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft PowerPoint 97 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Word 97 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q159253



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 command button is available only on the Text Box tab of the Format AutoShape dialog box in Microsoft Word.



WORKAROUND
To change the format of a callout in Microsoft Excel or Microsoft 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 Microsoft 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 callout types:

Rectangular Callout

Rounded Rectangular Callout

Oval Callout

Cloud Callout

