Autoshape Arrows-Erratic movement

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shawnaree@hotmail.com - 30 Jul 2004 22:03 GMT

I have a Word doument that I've used for severals that
includes several autoshape arrows. Our sofware was
updated last Spring. Ever since, when I attempt to drag
& drop a selected arrow with the mouse, or use Ctrl-arrow
for more detailed movement...all I get is erratic
placement of that arrow that I can't control. If I drop
it in a particular location, it moves .5 - 1 inch
elsewhere. When I use any Ctrl-arrow combination the
arrow only moves down in approx 1/2 inch intervals. Any
suggestions?
S

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macropod - 30 Jul 2004 22:56 GMT

Hi shawn,

If you select Draw|Grid on the drawing toolbar, you can reduce the grid size
so that the movements work in smaller increments (eg I use 0.01cm).

Cheers

> I have a Word doument that I've used for severals that
> includes several autoshape arrows. Our sofware was
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> suggestions?
> S

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Suzanne S. Barnhill - 31 Jul 2004 00:31 GMT

Or you can override the grid by pressing Alt while dragging.

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