OFF2000: Format Callout Dialog Box Is Available Only in Word

ID: Q200370

The information in this article applies to:

SYMPTOMS

In the Format AutoShape dialog box, in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint, you cannot display the Format Callout dialog box that is available in Microsoft Word.


CAUSE

The Format Callout button is available only on the Text Box tab of the Format AutoShape dialog box in Word.


WORKAROUND

To change the format of a callout in Excel or PowerPoint, follow these steps:

  1. Select the callout.


  2. On the Drawing toolbar, click Draw, point to Change AutoShape, and then click Callouts.


  3. Click the type of callout that you want.


NOTE: When you move the pointer over each of the displayed example callouts, the type of callout is described in the ToolTip text.


MORE INFORMATION

In Word, the Format Callout dialog box is also unavailable (dimmed) for callouts that are based on the first row of sample callouts.

The first row of sample callouts includes the following types:


REFERENCES

For more information about changing the size of autoshapes, click Microsoft Microsoft Excel Help on the Help menu, type "Change the AutoShape type" in the Office Assistant or the Answer Wizard, and then click Search to view the topic.

Additional query words: OFF2000 


Keywords          : kbdta 
Version           : WINDOWS:2000
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbbug

Last Reviewed: May 13, 1999