Excel: Selection Tool Unavailable on Embedded Chart or Graph

ID: Q86426

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Excel for Windows, versions 3.0, 4.0
Microsoft Excel for the Macintosh, versions 3.0, 4.0

SUMMARY

When selecting graphic objects embedded on a Microsoft Excel worksheet, the selection cursor is replaced with an arrow when the mouse is positioned over an embedded chart or large graphic object. Thus, selecting graphic objects embedded on top of larger objects may be difficult.

MORE INFORMATION

To use the graphic selection tool to select graphic objects embedded on a larger object:

Click the graphic selection tool in the tool bar.

Move the crosshair to just above the upper left boundary of the large graphic or embedded chart.

Click and drag an outline rectangle, which falls short of the rightmost bottom boundary of the larger object, and release the mouse button. This will select only the smaller objects embedded on the larger object.

Another method is to select each smaller graphic object by holding down the SHIFT key and simultaneously clicking each succeeding object.

Reference(s):

"Microsoft Excel User's Guide 1," version 4.0, pages 498-499

"Microsoft Excel User's Guide," version 3.0, for the Macintosh, pages 502-505

"Microsoft Excel User's Guide," version 3.0, for Windows, pages 504-507

Additional query words: 3.0 pictures


Keywords          : 
Version           : 
Platform          : 
Issue type        :

Last Reviewed: March 25, 1999