Shift+Click on line

[Matt]

In PowerPoint 2003 I was able to draw a line and then hold the Shift+Left
Mouse Button, I could then extend the line and turn the line vertical or
horizontal. In PowerPoint 2007 the function does not work the same. Is there
anyway to get the function in PowerPoint 2007 to work like in PowerPoint 2003?

 

[Michael Koerner]

It works fine in my 2007, only without the shift key. Holding down the Shift
Key only allows you to lengthen or shorten. does not allow changing
direction

 

[tohlz]

Don't think you can change the direction when Shift key is pressed. On the
other hand, if you turn "Snap to grid" on, you should be able to change the
line to vertical or horizontal easily.
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Shawn Toh (tohlz)
Microsoft MVP PowerPoint

Site Updated: August 08, 2007
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[Matt]

Don't think you can change the direction when Shift key is pressed. On the
other hand, if you turn "Snap to grid" on, you should be able to change the
line to vertical or horizontal easily.
--
Shawn Toh (tohlz)
Microsoft MVP PowerPoint

Site Updated: August 08, 2007
(All amazing PowerPoint skills here <g>)
http://pptheaven.mvps.org
PowerPoint Heaven - The Power to Animate

Sorry..I meant to say with the Ctrl+Left Mouse Button. I will try using the
snap gird and see if it is similar.

 

[Luc]

Sorry..I meant to say with the Ctrl+Left Mouse Button. I will try using
the
snap gird and see if it is similar.

Matt,
The ctrl+left mouse button does not work anymore. As far as I can tell there
is no other way to do it.
Luc Sanders
Microsoft MVP PowerPoint