PPT97: Pattern Shows Through Double Line Style Border

ID: Q190099

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SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft PowerPoint, the pattern of an object fill shows through between the lines of a double-line style border.

WORKAROUND

There is no way to prevent this problem from occurring. However, you can use the following workaround to prevent the pattern of an object fill from showing between the lines of a double-line style border:

1. Draw a shape (rectangle, square, or circle) and fill it with the 

   pattern fill you want. Set the line style for the Border to No Line,
   or None.
2. Draw a second object on top of the first object. It should be of 
   the same shape, only slightly larger.
3. Format the second object as unfilled and select the double-line style 
   border you want.
The pattern-filled object should show through the unfilled, framed object. If the two are positioned correctly, they should look like a single framed, filled object. You can even select both of them and use the Group option in the Arrange menu to turn them into a single object. Using this workaround, the pattern will not show through between the lines of the double-line style border.

Additional query words: transparent opaque frame macppt ppt 8.0 

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

Last Reviewed: November 24, 1998