Text "spreads/traps" when it overlaps pictureor graphic or other text block

[Jack_Sellers]

Is there any way to disable this feature?
- PowerPoint 2008 for Mac OS X 10.4.11.

 

[Matt Centurión [MSFT]]

I¹m not sure we understand what your issue is. Could you describe it in more
detail, list steps that anyone can follow to see the behavior, or post a
picture?

Thanks,

Matt
MacOffice Testing
Microsoft

Date: 2/6/08 11:38 AM / From: "(e-mail address removed)"

 

[Jack_Sellers]

Matt,

I think I figured out what is happening. It all has to do with layering. If there are multiple images and a text box overlaps one or more of the images, the text box must be on the topmost layer for the "spread/trap" issue not to occur. If one of the images is on the top, then a text box, that then overlaps another image, the text will then "Spread/Trap" wherever the text touches the image area behind it. This only shows up when you "print" the slide. It doesn't show up on-screen. See if you can duplicate this.