"autofit body text to placeholder" not working in PPT 2007

[Gromit12]

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

 

[John Wilson]

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.

 

[Gromit12]

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

 

[aneasiertomorrow]

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

 

[John Wilson]

I agree with Lucy but you could try making the change above on the relevant
master slides