text centered within text box

[Brucer]

I need to have the text box (handles) adjust to the exact size of the text
string. I need to place the text exactly without any dead space between the
character and text box handle. I have changed several paragraph settings,
but I can't seem to get the handles to line up even with the edge of the
character.

I appreciate any and all help.

 

[Chris Roth [Visio MVP]]

Hi Bruce,

First, set the text margins to 0. Do this under Format > Text > Text
Block tab.

Then, go to the ShapeSheet (Window > Show ShapeSheet)

In the Width cell at the top, enter this formula:

Width = GUARD(TextWidth(TheText))

Your box will size to exactly the text-contents.

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Hope this helps,

Chris Roth
Visio MVP


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