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PPT98: Cannot Add 3-D Effects to Some AutoShapes

Article ID: 188479

Article Last Modified on 10/3/2002

Microsoft PowerPoint 98 for Macintosh

This article was previously published under Q188479

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to add three-dimensional (3-D) effects to some AutoShape objects, such as the Smiley Face, the 3-D options are unavailable (grayed out). To locate the 3-D settings, select an object, and then click the 3-D button on the Drawing toolbar.

CAUSE

You can apply 3-D effects to any OfficeArt shape except the following AutoShapes, which have a 3-D appearance by default:

Can
Cube
Bevel
Folder Corner
Smiley Face
Inserted picture
OLE objects

STATUS

This feature is under review and will be considered for inclusion in a future release.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about 3-D effects, click Contents And Index on the Help menu, click the Index tab in PowerPoint Help, type the following text

3-D effects

and then double-click "overview and examples," to go to the "Ways to enhance objects" topic. If you are unable to find the information you need, ask the Office Assistant.

Additional query words: 3D depth lighting extrusion shadow 8.0 ppt macppt mac_ppt ppr98

Keywords: kbprb kbgraphic KB188479