Hierarchy chart lines aren't straight

[Barb]

When I created an 'Org chart' using the Hierarchy SmartArt everything was
fine until I start moving the boxes. I only wanted to wided or make them
narrower than their original shape.
This then produced crooked lines between the top and bottom box. I need
these lines to be straight.
I've right clicked on everything and tried formatting it, but there's no
option to change the lines.
Also, when I make a change to one box, several others change as well. Is
there a way to turn all of this 'automatic formatting' off?
What am I overlooking?
Thanks,
Barb

 

[Herb Tyson [MVP]]

A lot depends on exactly what you've done, and what you want. One option
would be to click Reset Graphic in the Design tab. Another option, when
dragging, is to press Ctrl as you drag. This forces the dragged object to
snap to the internal grid, making it easier to realign different boxes.

 

[Barb]

Thanks Herb..
When I clicked Reset Graphic, it reset it to it's original state... removing
all of the font changes and locations of the boxes.

I'll try the Ctrl - drag. Didn't know about that one.

When I moved a box using the Ctrl-drag, it still changed the shape of the
line attaching it to the box above. I now have crooked lines instead of
straight lines. Isn't there a way to straighten the lines? I've tried
clicking on just the line, but it doesn't do anything...

 

[Herb Tyson [MVP]]

I don't know what you mean by crooked lines. I dragged for quite some time,
and the lines remain straight, albeit misaligned at the different junctions.
I'm not sure why I said Ctrl+Drag... I meant Alt+Drag.

Line segments are anchored to the center of each box. If you Alt+drag one
box, it should align to the internal grid. This should then make it possible
to Alt+Drag the box that is now misaligned and have it land so that it is
once again aligned in the new position.

--
Herb Tyson MS MVP
Author of the Word 2007 Bible
Blog: http://word2007bible.herbtyson.com
Web: http://www.herbtyson.com