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Q167962: WD97: Drawing Object/AutoShape Fill Pattern Appears as Shading

Article: Q167962
Product(s): Word 97 for Windows
Version(s): 
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbprint kbusage winword word97
Last Modified: 20-FEB-2002

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Word 97 for Windows 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you print a document that contains a drawing object or an AutoShape filled
with a pattern, the pattern is printed smaller than expected and may appear to
be shading rather than a pattern.

NOTE: This problem may occur when you print to a PCL or a PostScript printer.

WORKAROUND
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Use the following steps to decrease the printer resolution when you print the
document:

1. Open the document containing the filled pattern drawing or AutoShape objects.

2. On the File menu, click Print.

3. In the Print dialog box, click Properties.

4. Click the Graphics tab.

5. Change the Resolution box to a lower value; for example, change it to 150
  dots per inch, and then click OK.

6. Click OK to close the print dialog box and to print the document.

MORE INFORMATION
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For additional information, please see the following articles in the Microsoft
Knowledge Base:

  Q159222 OFF97: Output Quality Problems Printing Drawing Objects

  Q81193 Chart or Graph Patterns Print Solid Gray in Word for Windows

Additional query words: OFF97

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Keywords          : kbprint kbusage winword word97 
Technology        : kbWordSearch kbWord97 kbWord97Search kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : :
Issue type        : kbbug

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