Applying shadow to text box without blurring the text

[Tom_R._in_OK]

Version: 2008
Operating System: Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard)
Processor: intel

I am designing a document that makes use of text boxes. I would like to apply a shadow to them; when I apply a shadow using the toolbox option, I get the shadow, but it also blurs the text within the text box. I'd like to get the shadow without the blur. I've adjusted the blur slider (wherever it was I found it), but when i got rid of the blur, I also got rid of the drop shadow.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Tom R.

 

[thegate1]

I have the same issue. In Word 2004 the text box had an automatic outline and putting a shadow around t was very easy. In Word 2008 there is no automatic outline and not only is the shadow blurry, the text in the box also prints with a shadow! I have an open case on this and have been told it is a real issue.

 

[John McGhie]

Both of you:

Yes, it is a known bug.

It should be fixed in the next update.

Cheers

I have the same issue. In Word 2004 the text box had an automatic outline and
putting a shadow around t was very easy. In Word 2008 there is no automatic
outline and not only is the shadow blurry, the text in the box also prints
with a shadow! I have an open case on this and have been told it is a real
issue.

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