why can't I print shapes in excel?

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why can't I print shapes in excel?

Why I can't print lines or shapes from the "drawing" icon in excel. I have 12", 1 GHz PowerBook G4 running OSX 10.3.9. Excel is Excel X for Mac. I can draw shapes and lines onto an excel spreadsheet but they will not print. I've tried saving as a .pdf but they don't appear there either. "Normal" excel data prints fine, but nothing from the "Drawing" toolbar. Print Preview shows the drawing data. Am I missing a preference or a config somewhere?

wallyu

powerBook G4, Mac OS X (10.3.x), 12"

Posted on Nov 27, 2007 1:26 PM

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Answer 1

John Huber1

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Nov 27, 2007 2:39 PM in response to wallyu

Hi wallyu,

Double click on the shape to open the Format preferences. Click on the Properties and check mark Print Object.

John

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wallyu Author

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Nov 27, 2007 5:38 PM in response to wallyu

Thanks John. I found Print Objects and every object already had it checked. Any other thoughts?

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John Huber1

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Nov 27, 2007 5:53 PM in response to wallyu

When did you last update your MS Office applications? I have the same setup as you (10.3.9 and Office 2004) and objects print and save as .pdf OK.

John

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wallyu Author

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Nov 27, 2007 6:07 PM in response to wallyu

Don't think I ever have updated. I have printed objects in excel successfully before. Don't know what has changed...

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John Huber1

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Nov 27, 2007 6:23 PM in response to wallyu

It could be a Panther update caused it.

If you've never updated then you have quite a few to install. 11.3.9 is the latest. Install the updates and see if that cures it. Check For Updates is in the Help menu of any of the Office apps.

John

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wallyu Author

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Dec 5, 2008 1:17 PM in response to wallyu

So, as a follow up, shortly after this question, my HD failed and I bought a new MacBook C2D and installed Office 2008 for Mac. That solved the problem!

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