XL: Can't Print Background Graphic Included on Worksheet

ID: Q134212

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Excel for Windows 95, version 7.0
Microsoft Excel 97 for Windows

SYMPTOMS

When you print a sheet that contains a background graphic, the graphic is not printed. The background graphic will also not be displayed in Print Preview.

STATUS

This behavior is by design in Microsoft Excel. Background graphics cannot be printed in Microsoft Excel.

MORE INFORMATION

To add a graphic to the background of an Excel worksheet, on the Format menu, click Sheet and then click Background. Select the bitmap you want to appear as the sheet background, and click OK.

Additional query words: 8.00 97 XL97 jpeg bmp pcx watermark


Keywords          : kbprint xlprint xlwin 
Version           : WINDOWS:7.0,97
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        :

Last Reviewed: May 2, 1999