Re: how do I see text through autoshapes & print it
From: Steve Smallman (stevesmallman_at_dodo.com.au)
Date: 10/05/04
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Date: Tue, 05 Oct 2004 12:39:44 GMT
In Excel XP there is an option for transparency, set this to 100% and it may
fix your problem.
another alternative is to save your gradient filled box as a picture and use
it as a background.
steve
"CML" <CML@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:08A73FE2-D043-469C-93A7-F3666B6BDE88@microsoft.com...
> Originally, I filled in the work*** with my information. Then I used
> autoshapes (rectangles with gradient fill) to color my work***. Where
> the
> fill is light, the text shows through ok. Darker colored areas are softer
> text. How do I place text on top of autoshapes so that it is equally dark
> through out? I am trying to avoid making text boxes and copy, pasting text
> out its cells. Also, right now when I print, even though print preview
> shows
> colors & text, the text does not show up on my paper. I have used "order"
> but
> it does not make a difference. Thanks
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