Text Opaque or White Out Feature Does Not Print Correctly

• Microsoft Excel for Windows, versions 3.0, 4.0, 5.0

SUMMARY

Text in Microsoft Excel charts that use the Opaque Background Font option (version 5.0) or the White Out attribute (versions 3.0 and 4.0) may not print correctly to Hewlett-Packard (HP) LaserJet III printers. The text appears correctly on the screen and in print preview; however, the text in the printed output does not have the Opaque background or White Out attribute.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION

The White Out attribute removes any patterns from behind the selected text. This is useful in cases where it is difficult to see text over a specific pattern.

In Microsoft Excel version 5.0, you can set this option by selecting Opaque from the Background list on the Font tab in the dialog boxes that are used to format certain chart objects, such as Format Object, Format Legend and Format Axis.

REFERENCES

"Microsoft Excel User's Guide 1," version 4.0, pages 470-471

"Microsoft Excel User's Guide," version 3.0, pages 467-468