Microsoft KB Archive/120553

PPT4: Bitmap Is Distorted Pasting from Word 6.0

PSS ID Number: Q120553 Article last modified on 05-16-1998

windows:4.0,4.0a,4.0c

WINDOWS

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The information in this article applies to:

 == Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows, versions 4.0, 4.0a, and 4.0c == 

= SUMMARY =

A 256-color bitmap cut or copied from Microsoft Word 6.0 for Windows and pasted into PowerPoint 4.0 may appear distorted.

This occurs because Word 6.0 for Windows assumes the system palette remains constant, and places palette information for a Device Dependent Bitmap (DDB) and a Device Independent Bitmap (DIB) on the Clipboard. Using the default pasting option brings in the Device Dependent Bitmap.

= RESOLUTION =

Paste the bitmap into PowerPoint, using the paste special option and choose Device Independent Bitmap.

= MORE INFORMATION =

PowerPoint is a palette managed application, capable of switching the system palette when needed. When the system palette used to copy an image to the Clipboard changes, the Device Dependent Bitmap appears distorted when pasted.

For best results, use Paste Special to paste bitmaps as device independent. This forces PowerPoint to use the logical palette to map colors to the nearest current palette match.

= Additional query words: 4.00 winppt macppt =

Version : windows:4.0,4.0a,4.0c Platform : WINDOWS Hardware : x86 Issue type : kbprb ============================================================================= Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1998.