Article ID: 905169 - Last Review: August 29, 2006 - Revision: 1.3

The color that you apply to a shape is not selected as the current color in the Fill Color tool color scheme in PowerPoint 2003

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SYMPTOMS

You use the Fill Color tool to apply a color to a shape in Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003. However, the color that you apply to the shape is not selected as the current color in the Fill Color tool color scheme.
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WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, follow these steps:
  1. Double-click the shape to open the Format AutoShape dialog box.
  2. Click the Colors and Lines tab.
  3. Under Fill, click the arrow next to the color that is displayed.
  4. Make sure that the color that is applied to the shape is selected in the Fill Color tool color scheme.
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STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.
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APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003
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Keywords: 
kbdisplay kbmenu kbtoolbar kbgraphic kbtshoot KB905169
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