Extra line in chart shape text in Visio 2003

[Chris Maxwell]

When adding text to a chart shape, Visio always adds an extra line on the
end. I can go back in and delete it, but it comes back when I click off the
shape. I can't find any option setting that governs that action.

How can I remove the extra line permanently?

 

[John Marshall, MVP]

Can you be more specific about which shape? Some shapes are defined with the
text block containing custom properties. For example, the poistion shape in
the OrgChart stencil has a text block that contains two custom properties,
one for name and the other for title. If you enter text into the text block,
you may see an empty line below it.

I can give you further informtion if you can identify the specifc shape
causing the problem.

John... Visio MVP

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[Chris Maxwell]

I am using the Executive, Manager and Position Org shapes. They all appear
to react the same. I can see how it may be looking for a title then text. I
just converted from Visio 2002 (which behaved differently) to 2003. Is there
any way to remove Visio's "expectation" of title and text so that I can just
enter text without having any blank lines?

Thank you,
Chris

 

[Al Edlund]

I think what John was going to lead you to is in the OrgChart Menu =>
Options, select fields. That allows you to define how many/which custom
properties the shape will display for you.
al

 

[John Marshall, MVP]

From the Organization Chart menu --> Options --> Fields Tab. Uncheck Title.

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[John Marshall, MVP]

Beat me by 30 seconds. ;-)

John... Visio MVP