PPT97: Gap Appears Between Connector and Object

ID: Q186729

The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft PowerPoint 97 for Windows

SYMPTOMS

When using the Connector tool with certain drawing objects in PowerPoint 97, a visible gap can be seen between the end of the connector and the object. This appears mostly with lines and grouped objects containing drawn lines.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, resize the drawing object independently of the grid by holding down the ALT key and dragging the connector. You can then move the end of the connector to remove the gap.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article.

Additional query words: ppt ppt97 connector line gap powerpoint97 8.0 powerpnt powerpnt8 powerpnt97 lines drawings objects images connecting join joining touch touching

Keywords          : kbole
Version           : WINDOWS:97
Platform          : WINDOWS
Hardware          : x86
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: June 27, 1998