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PPT2000: Object Border Extends Past Edge of Slide

Article ID: 198218

Article Last Modified on 11/30/2000

Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 Standard Edition

This article was previously published under Q198218

SYMPTOMS

When you place an object that has a thick border at the edge of a slide in PowerPoint, half of the object's border extends past the edge of the slide area. This is not noticeable if your shape has a thin outline. When you run a slide show or print a slide, the border that extends past the edge of the slide is printed thinner than the borders on the other sides of the object.

CAUSE

In PowerPoint, the boundaries of a shape are calculated based on the assumption that the shape has no border. The shape's boundary is calculated based on the center of the shape. As a result, when a shape is positioned at the edge of the slide, it is "snapped" into place, and the boundary touches the edge of the slide. If the shape has a border, the border extends past the edge of the slide.

RESOLUTION

After you position the object at the edge of the slide, point to Draw on the Drawing toolbar, click Nudge, and use the arrow keys to move the object away from the edge of the slide.

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