Mark,
I agree.... this would help with graphics displayed on TV also.
Contact Microsoft: Use MSWish to request features, report problems, etc.
http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00545.htm
A workaround (OK it's not great.... but it's better than nothing)
Add the "text shadow" using the text button (next to Bold / Italic /
Underline)
Then add the autoshape "shadow" (using the drawing toolbar shadow tool), but
make this appear "top left" of the text.
That almost gives a text outline.
Cheers
TAJ Simmons
microsoft powerpoint mvp
awesome - powerpoint backgrounds,
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