Resizing chart labels

[kim]

This is my day for strange PowerPoint questions.

I'm using PowerPoint 2007 and have two problems. The presentation is in 2003
compatibility mode and when I click on the chart, it asks to convert or edit.
I try either option and the chart totally transforms. I tried saving in 2007
format and it continues to be changed. I know it is a problem with the way
2003 and 2007 handles charts, but is there a way to continue working on the
chart in 2007 without having to re-create it?

Also, is it possible in 2007 charts to resize labels so that long scientific
terms won't be split up on different lines without having to resize the text?
I didn't see a way to ungroup chart objects.

 

[Echo S]

I don't know of a good way to work back and forth. When I've had to do what
you're describing, I've had to recreate them many times. It sucks. :-(

Ungrouping charts must be my response for the evening! To ungroup a chart,
copy or cut it, Paste Special (Home tab) as EMF, then right-click and
ungroup twice.

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[Echo S]

Oh, resizing data labels -- no can do. Ungrouping is the option. That or
using "manual" textboxes.

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What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://tinyurl.com/36grcd
PowerPoint 2007 Complete Makeover Kit http://tinyurl.com/32a7nx

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[kim]

Yes, I was afraid of that. Thanks again for your suggestions. You're always
so helpful!

Oh, resizing data labels -- no can do. Ungrouping is the option. That or
using "manual" textboxes.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://tinyurl.com/36grcd
PowerPoint 2007 Complete Makeover Kit http://tinyurl.com/32a7nx

Don't Miss the PPTLive User Conference! Atlanta | Oct 11-14

This is my day for strange PowerPoint questions.

I'm using PowerPoint 2007 and have two problems. The presentation is in
2003
compatibility mode and when I click on the chart, it asks to convert or
edit.
I try either option and the chart totally transforms. I tried saving in
2007
format and it continues to be changed. I know it is a problem with the way
2003 and 2007 handles charts, but is there a way to continue working on
the
chart in 2007 without having to re-create it?

Also, is it possible in 2007 charts to resize labels so that long
scientific
terms won't be split up on different lines without having to resize the
text?
I didn't see a way to ungroup chart objects.