XL97: Visio 4 Drawing Object May Not Be Displayed Correctly

ID: Q168949

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Excel 97 for Windows

SYMPTOMS

When you insert a Visio 4 Drawing object into a worksheet in Microsoft Excel 97, the object is only displayed correctly as long as you are editing it. When you deactivate the object, it is displayed as a blank rectangle.


CAUSE

This problem occurs because of a minor incompatibility between Microsoft Excel 97 and Visio 4.

NOTE: This problem does not occur in Microsoft Word 97, Microsoft PowerPoint 97, or earlier versions of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, or Microsoft PowerPoint.


WORKAROUND

To force the Visio 4 Drawing object to be displayed correctly, follow these steps:

  1. Activate the worksheet that contains the Visio 4 Drawing object.


  2. On the File menu, click Print Preview.


  3. Quit Print Preview by clicking Close.


The Visio 4 Drawing object now appears correctly. Note that you must perform these steps each time you make any changes to the Visio 4 Drawing object.


MORE INFORMATION

If you are experiencing this problem when using Visio 4 Drawing objects in Microsoft Excel 97, you may want to check Visio Corporation's web site and see if a newer version of Visio is available. Use your Web browser to go to the following address:

http://www.visio.com/
Visio is manufactured by Visio Corporation, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words: XL97

Keywords : kb3rdparty kbdisplay xldraw
Version : WINDOWS:
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: October 30, 1999
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