PPT97: Recolored OLE Object Reverts to Original Colors

ID: Q189953

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft PowerPoint 97 for Windows

SYMPTOMS

When you recolor an OLE object in PowerPoint, and then use a copy and paste operation to embed the object in another application, the object reverts back to its original colors. The result is the same whether you choose Object or Picture in the Paste Special dialog box (click Paste Special on the Edit menu).

CAUSE

The Recolor command applies color changes to a representation of the OLE object, not to the original object. When you copy the object, the original properties are stored with the object.

WORKAROUND

To preserve the new colors when you paste the object, use either of the following methods.

Method 1: Convert the OLE object to a Graphic

1. Select the object.

2. On the Edit menu, click Cut.

3. On the Edit menu, click Paste Special.

4. In the As list, click Picture, and then Click OK.

   The colors will be preserved when you paste the object into another
   program.

Method 2: Convert the Recolored OLE Object to a PowerPoint Object

1. Select the embedded object.

2. On the Drawing toolbar, point to Draw, and then click Ungroup.

3. If you are asked to confirm whether or not you want to convert the

   object, click Yes.

4. On the Drawing toolbar, point to Draw, and then click Group.

MORE INFORMATION

This problem occurs only with recolored OLE objects. If you import a picture (click Insert Picture on the Edit menu) and recolor it, the new colors will be retained when you paste the picture.

Additional query words: power point powerpt winppt macppt mac macapps

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

Last Reviewed: July 23, 1998