XL97: Cannot Undo Background in Text Box on a Chart Object

ID: Q172684

The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft Excel 97 for Windows

SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft Excel, when you try to restore the background color of a text box by using the Undo command, the background color is not restored to the original color.

CAUSE

This problem occurs if the following conditions are true:

• You are working with a text box that is on top of a chart object.

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• You format the background of the text box to a color other than the original setting.

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• You attempt to use the Undo command to change the background color back to the original setting.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Excel 97.

Additional query words: XL97

Keywords          : kbchart xldraw 
Version           : WINDOWS:97
Platform          : WINDOWS
Issue type        : kbbug

Last Reviewed: November 2, 1998