Hi,

I'm using PPT 2007. For some reason, when I add a new slide, the text isn't
resizing when I reach the bottom of a slide. I've tried the obvious, that is:

1) I have "autofit body text to placeholder" checked in the Proofing tab of
the PowerPoint options dialog.
2) I'm typing in the regular body text area, not a text box.
3) I'm using the default template

Anything else you can think of to try?

Thanks for any ideas,

Gromit

See if this helps:
Place the mouse pointer exactly on the placeholder border and right click >
format shape

Then choose textbox > shrink text on overflow.
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"Gromit12" wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I'm using PPT 2007. For some reason, when I add a new slide, the text isn't
> resizing when I reach the bottom of a slide. I've tried the obvious, that is:
>
> 1) I have "autofit body text to placeholder" checked in the Proofing tab of
> the PowerPoint options dialog.
> 2) I'm typing in the regular body text area, not a text box.
> 3) I'm using the default template
>
> Anything else you can think of to try?
>
> Thanks for any ideas,
>
> Gromit
>
>

Thanks John,

That did the trick! Now, if only I could make this happen by default when I
insert a new slide...any ideas on that?

Much appreciated,
Gromit

"John Wilson" wrote:

> See if this helps:
> Place the mouse pointer exactly on the placeholder border and right click >
> format shape
>
> Then choose textbox > shrink text on overflow.
> --
> Amazing PPT Hints, Tips and Tutorials-
> http://www.PPTAlchemy.co.uk
> http://www.technologytrish.co.uk
> email john AT technologytrish.co.uk
>
>
> "Gromit12" wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > I'm using PPT 2007. For some reason, when I add a new slide, the text isn't
> > resizing when I reach the bottom of a slide. I've tried the obvious, that is:
> >
> > 1) I have "autofit body text to placeholder" checked in the Proofing tab of
> > the PowerPoint options dialog.
> > 2) I'm typing in the regular body text area, not a text box.
> > 3) I'm using the default template
> >
> > Anything else you can think of to try?
> >
> > Thanks for any ideas,
> >
> > Gromit
> >
> >

Hi

Use less text! <g>

Lucy
--
MOS Master Instructor
www.aneasiertomorrow.com.au

PowerPoint Live 2007 28-31 October in New Orleans www.pptlive.com
See you there



"Gromit12" wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I'm using PPT 2007. For some reason, when I add a new slide, the text isn't
> resizing when I reach the bottom of a slide. I've tried the obvious, that is:
>
> 1) I have "autofit body text to placeholder" checked in the Proofing tab of
> the PowerPoint options dialog.
> 2) I'm typing in the regular body text area, not a text box.
> 3) I'm using the default template
>
> Anything else you can think of to try?
>
> Thanks for any ideas,
>
> Gromit
>
>

I agree with Lucy but you could try making the change above on the relevant
master slides
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http://www.technologytrish.co.uk
email john AT technologytrish.co.uk


"Gromit12" wrote:

> Thanks John,
>
> That did the trick! Now, if only I could make this happen by default when I
> insert a new slide...any ideas on that?
>
> Much appreciated,
> Gromit
>
> "John Wilson" wrote:
>
> > See if this helps:
> > Place the mouse pointer exactly on the placeholder border and right click >
> > format shape
> >
> > Then choose textbox > shrink text on overflow.
> > --
> > Amazing PPT Hints, Tips and Tutorials-
> > http://www.PPTAlchemy.co.uk
> > http://www.technologytrish.co.uk
> > email john AT technologytrish.co.uk
> >
> >
> > "Gromit12" wrote:
> >
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > I'm using PPT 2007. For some reason, when I add a new slide, the text isn't
> > > resizing when I reach the bottom of a slide. I've tried the obvious, that is:
> > >
> > > 1) I have "autofit body text to placeholder" checked in the Proofing tab of
> > > the PowerPoint options dialog.
> > > 2) I'm typing in the regular body text area, not a text box.
> > > 3) I'm using the default template
> > >
> > > Anything else you can think of to try?
> > >
> > > Thanks for any ideas,
> > >
> > > Gromit
> > >
> > >