Strange grid

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Paul M

Hi
When I animate an object I get a strange grid like a checkboard with a
slash in each square.
What is it and how can I remove it?
Thanks
Paul M
 
Hi Paul,

If feasible, please send the file to "(e-mail address removed)". I will check
and try to resolve your issue

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Don't send the file to anyone, Paul, it's not necessary.

You can turn off the grid display -- or even turn off the actual grid (not
just its display) altogether. Where you find the Grid and Guides dialog box
depends on your version of PPT, which we need to know.

Or you can toggle the grid display on and off by hitting Shift+F9.

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Very ocassionally people may invite you to send a sample of the problem -
this is rare and NOT the first response!

If Echo hasn't hit it on the head maybe you could post :

Your PPT version
Does the problem happen in show mode or edit?
Only when you animate?
What type of "object" is it?
Does the "grid" cover the whole screen?
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Thanks
The version I am using is 2003

Best wishes
Paul M

Echo S said:
Don't send the file to anyone, Paul, it's not necessary.

You can turn off the grid display -- or even turn off the actual grid (not
just its display) altogether. Where you find the Grid and Guides dialog
box depends on your version of PPT, which we need to know.

Or you can toggle the grid display on and off by hitting Shift+F9.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://tinyurl.com/36grcd
PowerPoint 2007 Complete Makeover Kit http://tinyurl.com/32a7nx

Don't Miss the PPTLive User Conference! Atlanta | Oct 11-14


Paul M said:
Hi
When I animate an object I get a strange grid like a checkboard with a
slash in each square.
What is it and how can I remove it?
Thanks
Paul M
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I'm still trying to figure out why anyone would feel they need to go off
list for their answers.
1. You have no idea if this site is accredited in anyway
2. You have no idea if this is one person or a couple
(I doubt it has the number of diverse experts that this newsgroup
does)
3. It requires users to register
4. The site is not open about any financial disclosures
5. If he truly does want to help users, then just post the answer in this
open peer review style community. I don't see why the wheel needs to be
re-invented.

Bill Dilworth
 
Cool, thanks.

To get to the Grid and Guides dialog in PPT 2003, click the Draw button on
the Drawing Toolbar. Then choose Grid and Guides, and from there, you can
opt to uncheck "display grid." You can also turn it completely off there if
you want by turning off the "snap to grid" feature.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://tinyurl.com/36grcd
PowerPoint 2007 Complete Makeover Kit http://tinyurl.com/32a7nx

Don't Miss the PPTLive User Conference! Atlanta | Oct 11-14


Paul M said:
Thanks
The version I am using is 2003

Best wishes
Paul M

Echo S said:
Don't send the file to anyone, Paul, it's not necessary.

You can turn off the grid display -- or even turn off the actual grid
(not just its display) altogether. Where you find the Grid and Guides
dialog box depends on your version of PPT, which we need to know.

Or you can toggle the grid display on and off by hitting Shift+F9.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://tinyurl.com/36grcd
PowerPoint 2007 Complete Makeover Kit http://tinyurl.com/32a7nx

Don't Miss the PPTLive User Conference! Atlanta | Oct 11-14


Paul M said:
Hi
When I animate an object I get a strange grid like a checkboard with a
slash in each square.
What is it and how can I remove it?
Thanks
Paul M
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
Thanks
This is not the grid I am talking about. It covers the image only or text
box only this happenes when the fade option in the custom animation is used
and the object is in mid fade
Thanks
Paul M

Echo S said:
Cool, thanks.

To get to the Grid and Guides dialog in PPT 2003, click the Draw button on
the Drawing Toolbar. Then choose Grid and Guides, and from there, you can
opt to uncheck "display grid." You can also turn it completely off there
if you want by turning off the "snap to grid" feature.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://tinyurl.com/36grcd
PowerPoint 2007 Complete Makeover Kit http://tinyurl.com/32a7nx

Don't Miss the PPTLive User Conference! Atlanta | Oct 11-14


Paul M said:
Thanks
The version I am using is 2003

Best wishes
Paul M

Echo S said:
Don't send the file to anyone, Paul, it's not necessary.

You can turn off the grid display -- or even turn off the actual grid
(not just its display) altogether. Where you find the Grid and Guides
dialog box depends on your version of PPT, which we need to know.

Or you can toggle the grid display on and off by hitting Shift+F9.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://tinyurl.com/36grcd
PowerPoint 2007 Complete Makeover Kit http://tinyurl.com/32a7nx

Don't Miss the PPTLive User Conference! Atlanta | Oct 11-14


Hi
When I animate an object I get a strange grid like a checkboard with a
slash in each square.
What is it and how can I remove it?
Thanks
Paul M
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
Have you tried setting back the video acceleration on the display? I know
it sounds counter intuitive, but sometimes you get better results from less
acceleration.

Bill Dilworth

Paul M said:
Thanks
This is not the grid I am talking about. It covers the image only or text
box only this happenes when the fade option in the custom animation is
used and the object is in mid fade
Thanks
Paul M

Echo S said:
Cool, thanks.

To get to the Grid and Guides dialog in PPT 2003, click the Draw button
on the Drawing Toolbar. Then choose Grid and Guides, and from there, you
can opt to uncheck "display grid." You can also turn it completely off
there if you want by turning off the "snap to grid" feature.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://tinyurl.com/36grcd
PowerPoint 2007 Complete Makeover Kit http://tinyurl.com/32a7nx

Don't Miss the PPTLive User Conference! Atlanta | Oct 11-14


Paul M said:
Thanks
The version I am using is 2003

Best wishes
Paul M

Don't send the file to anyone, Paul, it's not necessary.

You can turn off the grid display -- or even turn off the actual grid
(not just its display) altogether. Where you find the Grid and Guides
dialog box depends on your version of PPT, which we need to know.

Or you can toggle the grid display on and off by hitting Shift+F9.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://tinyurl.com/36grcd
PowerPoint 2007 Complete Makeover Kit http://tinyurl.com/32a7nx

Don't Miss the PPTLive User Conference! Atlanta | Oct 11-14


Hi
When I animate an object I get a strange grid like a checkboard with
a slash in each square.
What is it and how can I remove it?
Thanks
Paul M
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
Ah, sorry. I completely misread your question.

Try what Bill suggested with hardware acceleration.

Also make sure you're set to at least 32-bit display, not 16-bit or less.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://tinyurl.com/36grcd
PowerPoint 2007 Complete Makeover Kit http://tinyurl.com/32a7nx

Don't Miss the PPTLive User Conference! Atlanta | Oct 11-14


Paul M said:
Thanks
This is not the grid I am talking about. It covers the image only or text
box only this happenes when the fade option in the custom animation is
used and the object is in mid fade
Thanks
Paul M

Echo S said:
Cool, thanks.

To get to the Grid and Guides dialog in PPT 2003, click the Draw button
on the Drawing Toolbar. Then choose Grid and Guides, and from there, you
can opt to uncheck "display grid." You can also turn it completely off
there if you want by turning off the "snap to grid" feature.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://tinyurl.com/36grcd
PowerPoint 2007 Complete Makeover Kit http://tinyurl.com/32a7nx

Don't Miss the PPTLive User Conference! Atlanta | Oct 11-14


Paul M said:
Thanks
The version I am using is 2003

Best wishes
Paul M

Don't send the file to anyone, Paul, it's not necessary.

You can turn off the grid display -- or even turn off the actual grid
(not just its display) altogether. Where you find the Grid and Guides
dialog box depends on your version of PPT, which we need to know.

Or you can toggle the grid display on and off by hitting Shift+F9.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://tinyurl.com/36grcd
PowerPoint 2007 Complete Makeover Kit http://tinyurl.com/32a7nx

Don't Miss the PPTLive User Conference! Atlanta | Oct 11-14


Hi
When I animate an object I get a strange grid like a checkboard with
a slash in each square.
What is it and how can I remove it?
Thanks
Paul M
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
Thanks Guys
It was the hardware acceleration
Thanks
Best wishes
Paul M
Echo S said:
Ah, sorry. I completely misread your question.

Try what Bill suggested with hardware acceleration.

Also make sure you're set to at least 32-bit display, not 16-bit or less.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://tinyurl.com/36grcd
PowerPoint 2007 Complete Makeover Kit http://tinyurl.com/32a7nx

Don't Miss the PPTLive User Conference! Atlanta | Oct 11-14


Paul M said:
Thanks
This is not the grid I am talking about. It covers the image only or text
box only this happenes when the fade option in the custom animation is
used and the object is in mid fade
Thanks
Paul M

Echo S said:
Cool, thanks.

To get to the Grid and Guides dialog in PPT 2003, click the Draw button
on the Drawing Toolbar. Then choose Grid and Guides, and from there, you
can opt to uncheck "display grid." You can also turn it completely off
there if you want by turning off the "snap to grid" feature.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://tinyurl.com/36grcd
PowerPoint 2007 Complete Makeover Kit http://tinyurl.com/32a7nx

Don't Miss the PPTLive User Conference! Atlanta | Oct 11-14


Thanks
The version I am using is 2003

Best wishes
Paul M

Don't send the file to anyone, Paul, it's not necessary.

You can turn off the grid display -- or even turn off the actual grid
(not just its display) altogether. Where you find the Grid and Guides
dialog box depends on your version of PPT, which we need to know.

Or you can toggle the grid display on and off by hitting Shift+F9.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://tinyurl.com/36grcd
PowerPoint 2007 Complete Makeover Kit http://tinyurl.com/32a7nx

Don't Miss the PPTLive User Conference! Atlanta | Oct 11-14


Hi
When I animate an object I get a strange grid like a checkboard with
a slash in each square.
What is it and how can I remove it?
Thanks
Paul M
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
Glad to hear you got it sorted -- thanks for letting us know. (Sorry again
for the wild goose chase!)

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://tinyurl.com/36grcd
PowerPoint 2007 Complete Makeover Kit http://tinyurl.com/32a7nx

Don't Miss the PPTLive User Conference! Atlanta | Oct 11-14


Paul M said:
Thanks Guys
It was the hardware acceleration
Thanks
Best wishes
Paul M
Echo S said:
Ah, sorry. I completely misread your question.

Try what Bill suggested with hardware acceleration.

Also make sure you're set to at least 32-bit display, not 16-bit or less.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://tinyurl.com/36grcd
PowerPoint 2007 Complete Makeover Kit http://tinyurl.com/32a7nx

Don't Miss the PPTLive User Conference! Atlanta | Oct 11-14


Paul M said:
Thanks
This is not the grid I am talking about. It covers the image only or
text box only this happenes when the fade option in the custom
animation is used and the object is in mid fade
Thanks
Paul M

Cool, thanks.

To get to the Grid and Guides dialog in PPT 2003, click the Draw button
on the Drawing Toolbar. Then choose Grid and Guides, and from there,
you can opt to uncheck "display grid." You can also turn it completely
off there if you want by turning off the "snap to grid" feature.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://tinyurl.com/36grcd
PowerPoint 2007 Complete Makeover Kit http://tinyurl.com/32a7nx

Don't Miss the PPTLive User Conference! Atlanta | Oct 11-14


Thanks
The version I am using is 2003

Best wishes
Paul M

Don't send the file to anyone, Paul, it's not necessary.

You can turn off the grid display -- or even turn off the actual grid
(not just its display) altogether. Where you find the Grid and Guides
dialog box depends on your version of PPT, which we need to know.

Or you can toggle the grid display on and off by hitting Shift+F9.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://tinyurl.com/36grcd
PowerPoint 2007 Complete Makeover Kit http://tinyurl.com/32a7nx

Don't Miss the PPTLive User Conference! Atlanta | Oct 11-14


Hi
When I animate an object I get a strange grid like a checkboard
with a slash in each square.
What is it and how can I remove it?
Thanks
Paul M
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
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