XL97: Cannot Undo Background in Text Box on a Chart Object

ID: Q172684


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


SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft Excel, when you try to restore the background color of a text box by using the Undo command, the background color is not restored to the original color.


CAUSE

This problem occurs if the following conditions are true:

  • You are working with a text box that is on top of a chart object.


  • -and-

  • You format the background of the text box to a color other than the original setting.


  • -and-

  • You attempt to use the Undo command to change the background color back to the original setting.



STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Excel 97.

Additional query words: XL97

Keywords : kbchart xldraw
Version : WINDOWS:
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbbug


Last Reviewed: October 30, 1999
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