Powerpoint 97

When I create a text box through the drawing tools
toolbar, it defaults to a green background.

How can I change the default fill to "no fill"?

Thank you in advance for any help.

Gotta start reading more ... Sorry you did state your version, scrolled
right past it, argh!

"B" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Assuming you are using PowerPoint 2002 (always state your version)...
>
> You can ...
> Draw an auto-shape
> Select it
> Right click
> Select Format Auto-shape
> Configure to suit your tastes
> Check box in bottom left corner of dialog box that is labeled 'Default for
> new objects'
>
> Alternately ....
> select your shape
> Format | Auto-Shape
> Configure to suit your tastes
> Check box in bottom left corner of dialog box that is labeled 'Default for
> new objects'
>
> B
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> "Carolyn" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:02c701c34bdf$f1337f20$(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Powerpoint 97
> >
> > When I create a text box through the drawing tools
> > toolbar, it defaults to a green background.
> >
> > How can I change the default fill to "no fill"?
> >
> > Thank you in advance for any help.
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