I cannot get rid of a plus sign inside a square on a map in Keynote. Can anyone tell me what it is and how I can get rid of it?
I'm using version 6.2.
iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
If you can post a screen grab of the slide this will help to identify the issue.
Where did the map originate from what is the file type; Google Maps / an image file?
Dear Gary,
Thanks for the reply. I am Guy's partner, Jenny. Guy is helping me with a Keynote presentation.
The map is one I drew myself and the sign appeared after Guy fiddled around with it, and it is still there. However when I show the whole program it does not appear. So, in a way, I guess the problem has solved itself, but I would like to know what it is.
The base map is in Photoshop and I added the red roads in Keynote. So what is that "+" sign doing there and how do I get rid of it?
Also, talking about lines, is it possible, as it is in, say, Photoshop, to alter the control points of a line after it has been locked in? I can alter the overall shape by the eight handles around the edge, but not the individual control points.
Thanks so much for being there to help.
Jenny
A plus sign on a Keynote text box indicate parts of the text is hidden, Text or blank spaces before or after the visible text, where the text box is reduced in size will cause this. Click the plus sign to select the text box, expand the bounding box and remove unwanted text or spaces.
The plus sign does not interfere with the slide, its just a reminder that there is hidden text.
To edit the line, click on the line to select, then; Format > Shapes & Lines > Make Editable
Dear Gary,
Thanks for the hints. Editing the lines worked well, but the plus sign is still there. It seems to be part of the line not text.
That useless Guy got me into this mess and now he can't get me out of it.
Here is a link to the whole map with the plus sign if you would like to see it:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/5bzyz7h39qphn8q/Outer_Hebrides_01_copy.key.zip
Thank you again for your help,
Jenny
Its as I suggested; but instead of a text box its a curve thats hiding.
Click on the curve above and to the left of the red circe to select the curve.
if you click and drag out one of the handles on the bounding box, the curve will resize and eventually the plus sign will disappear when its enlarged to its original size.
This is not a fault, its just telling you that particular curve has been reduced in size, no need to do any thing.
If it bothers you that much, delete it and redraw but don't reduce the size of the bounding box.
I have friends who have a farm in Barra and an ex-colleague who is now a nurse on Lewis, I know Skye, Mull, Rum and Eigg very well.
Thank you so much for the clear explanation. The problem is solved and I am very happy.
I would like to know all those islands as well as you. I had a wonderful time there last year and have some great photos.
Thanks again,
Jenny
How to remove a '+' inside a square
