Multiple Callout Pointers, Pointer width

[Frank Paynter]

Is there any way to create a single callout with multiple pointers?
The only thing I have been able to do so far is to create multiple
callouts and stack them on top of each other. This works, but still
doesn't look quite right.

Also, is there any way to adjust the width of the pointer? It appears
that the width is a percentage of callout width, and this can make for
some pretty fat pointers.

TIA,

Frank

 

[Echo S]

Is there any way to create a single callout with multiple pointers?
The only thing I have been able to do so far is to create multiple
callouts and stack them on top of each other. This works, but still
doesn't look quite right.

Only thing I can think of, Frank, is to draw your own. You can use PPT's
Bezier Curves feature to help. I have a basic tutorial on them at
http://www.echosvoice.com/beziercurves.htm

Also, is there any way to adjust the width of the pointer? It appears
that the width is a percentage of callout width, and this can make for
some pretty fat pointers.

Heh, yeah, they are pretty fat, aren't they? I don't know of any way to
change those, either. Sorry.

 

[John Langhans [MSFT]]

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Hello Frank,

PowerPoint (actually, Office Drawing tools) doesn't provide either of the
functionality that you are looking for.

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