PPT97: Unexpected Results Overlapping 2 Semi-Transparent Objects

ID: Q189639

The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft PowerPoint 97 for Windows

SYMPTOMS

In PowerPoint you can apply semi-transparent color fills to an object. A semi-transparent fill creates a see-through effect, allowing you to see through an object to whatever is behind it. However, if you overlap two objects that both have a semi-transparent fill, you lose the see-through effect. Where the two objects overlap, only the color of the object on top is visible.

CAUSE

When a semi-transparent fill is selected, color is placed in alternate pixels. When two objects with semi-transparent fills are overlapped, the same pixel locations are being used by both objects at the overlapping area (so that only the color from the object on top is visible).

WORKAROUND

In order to have the see-through effect, an object filled with a semi- transparent fill must be placed over an object with a solid fill. Solid fills can be shaded, patterned, or textured.

Additional query words: 8.00 ppt97 w_powerpt affect

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

Last Reviewed: July 18, 1998