PPT97: Cannot Add 3-D Effects to Some AutoShapes

ID: Q163100

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft PowerPoint 97 for Windows

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to add three-dimensional (3-D) effects to some AutoShape objects, such as the Smiley Face, the 3-D options are unavailable (grayed out). To locate the 3-D settings, select an object, and then click the 3-D button on the Drawing toolbar.

CAUSE

You can apply 3-D effects to any OfficeArt shape except the following AutoShapes, which have a 3-D appearance by default:

   Can
   Cube
   Bevel
   Folder Corner
   Smiley Face
   Inserted picture
   OLE objects

STATUS

This feature is under review and will be considered for inclusion in a future release.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about 3-D effects, click Contents And Index on the Help menu, click the Index tab in PowerPoint Help, type the following text

   3-D effects

and then double-click "overview and examples," to go to the "Ways to enhance objects" topic. If you are unable to find the information you need, ask the Office Assistant.

Additional query words: 97 3D depth lighting extrusion shadow 8.0

Keywords          : kbgraphic
Version           : WINDOWS:97; MACINTOSH:98
Platform          : MACINTOSH WINDOWS
Hardware          : MAC x86
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: November 25, 1998