Microsoft KB Archive/214232

= XL2000: Chart Labels Print Inside a White Box =

Article ID: 214232

Article Last Modified on 9/25/2003

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Excel 2000 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q214232





SYMPTOMS
When you print or print preview a chart, the data labels on your chart may be printed inside a white box.



CAUSE
This behavior occurs if the data labels are positioned in front of a shaded area in the chart, such as the plot area. Labels may not appear correctly when printed in front of a shaded background. Printing the labels inside a white box ensures that the labels are printed clearly and legibly.



WORKAROUND
To work around this behavior, use a transparent background for the labels. To do this, follow these steps:
 * 1) In the chart, double-click the axis to which the labels are attached, or double-click the labels themselves (if they are attached to a series).
 * 2) Click the Font tab.
 * 3) In the Background list, click Transparent.
 * 4) Click OK.

The labels should now print and print preview correctly.

NOTE: If you format your labels to have a transparent background, they may not be printed correctly if your printer prints at a resolution of 300 dots per inch or lower, or if the color of the labels is very similar to the background color.

Additional query words: xl2000 prints axes rotated angled

Keywords: kbprb KB214232

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