PPT 2007 will not lock the draw tool

[tbrox]

In version 2003 and earlier just double clicking a draw tool such as the line
or free form tool would lock it so I could use it multiple times without
having to reselect the tool each time I wanted to draw a second or third line
on the slide.

In version 2007 I found that if I right click the tool I get the option to
"Lock Draw Mode" This seems to work for lines and shapes but it doesn't work
for the scribe, curve & free form tool. I use the free form tool a lot and
this is a major problem for me. Anyone know what is going on? Anyone know
how to get these tools to lock? Anyone know how to get MS to fix this?

Help!

 

[Pia Bork]

In version 2007 I found that if I right click the tool I get the option to
"Lock Draw Mode" This seems to work for lines and shapes but it doesn't
work
for the scribe, curve & free form tool.

same here. Although the option "Lock Drawing Mode" is available for
scribble, freeform or curves they cannot be locked. I guess it's bug -
either the locking shouldn't be available or it should work.

 

[tbrox]

Yes I agree but how do we get the attention of MS high enough up to fix this
in the next patch?

 

[Echo S]

It's been reported. I don't know that it will be fixed in the next service
pack, but it has been reported.

 

[tbrox]

Thanks
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Tbrox

It's been reported. I don't know that it will be fixed in the next service
pack, but it has been reported.

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[Pia Bork]

Hi Echo,

It's been reported. I don't know that it will be fixed in the next service
pack, but it has been reported.

I'm afraid I've lost track of reported and not-reported problems...