how to maintain resolution of excel charts in powerpoint?

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okayseriously - 28 Mar 2007 23:56 GMT

I'm trying to import/paste some excel pie charts into PowerPoint 2003. Once
in PowerPoint, the resolution of the graphics seem to diminish. How can I
prevent that from happening?

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Echo S - 29 Mar 2007 03:01 GMT

What do you mean, the resolution diminishes? Are you having problems with
jagged edges, or is it something else?

If you right-click the chart on the slide, choose Format Object, and set the
size to 100%, are you still seeing problems?

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> I'm trying to import/paste some excel pie charts into PowerPoint 2003.
> Once
> in PowerPoint, the resolution of the graphics seem to diminish. How can I
> prevent that from happening?

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okayseriously - 31 Mar 2007 04:54 GMT

Yes, the lines/edges are jagged. The pie chart prints fine in Excel, but
when I paste the image into PowerPoint, I can't seem to get it to print with
smooth lines.

I tried the Format Object and it was already at 100%.

Thanks!

> What do you mean, the resolution diminishes? Are you having problems with
> jagged edges, or is it something else?
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> > in PowerPoint, the resolution of the graphics seem to diminish. How can I
> > prevent that from happening?

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Echo S - 31 Mar 2007 05:41 GMT

Okay, try this:

Choose Tools, Options.
Click the Print tab
Put a check next to "Print inserted objects at printer resolution"

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> Yes, the lines/edges are jagged. The pie chart prints fine in Excel, but
> when I paste the image into PowerPoint, I can't seem to get it to print
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>> > can I
>> > prevent that from happening?

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