Text boxes won't align left

[Noel]

Text boxes in powerpoint 2000 default to 10 or 12 spaces
to the right of left align. Cannot correct. Text box
defaults to this indentation. Any suggestions?

 

[TAJ Simmons]

Noel,

Click the textbox..... Format menu > format autoshape > Text box

Edit the Margins......and experiment with the "text anchor point"...you may prefer "left"

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[NEL]

-----Original Message-----
Noel,

Click the textbox..... Format menu > format autoshape > Text box

Edit the Margins......and experiment with the "text

anchor point"...you may prefer "left"

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TAJ Simmons
microsoft powerpoint mvp

awesome - powerpoint backgrounds,
free powerpoint templates, tutorials, hints and tips etc
http://www.powerpointbackgrounds.com


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TAJ thanks,

But left margins are set at 0 and there is no "left" in
the select list for Text anchor point. This is driving
me crazy.. I linked an excel graph into powerpoint and
then ungrouped it to save space. When I ungrouped it all
the text shifted right about 10 characters.

 

[Echo S]

But left margins are set at 0 and there is no "left" in
the select list for Text anchor point. This is driving
me crazy.. I linked an excel graph into powerpoint and
then ungrouped it to save space. When I ungrouped it all
the text shifted right about 10 characters.

Did you check the text anchor point? TAJ mentioned it, but it's easily
overlooked. Sometimes setting anchor to anything with "middle" in the name
will cause this behavior, even if the "middle" is in the vertical alignment
area...

Also check the bullet alignment on the ruler. View/Ruler to turn that on.
Are there any indent carats on the ruler?

 

[Steve Rindsberg]

In addition to TAJ's and Echo's suggestions, check the text box tab of the
format dialog box - there might be a margin set on the text box as well.