unwrap text on data labels

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Sure - on a pie chart created in PPT, I want data labels to show outside the
pie (category labels); the text is not particularly long but it 'wraps' to
the next line, so without reducing font size, I would like the text all on
one line i.e Global World Market: 10%. Thanks
 
Shevvie,

I believe that you can force powerpoint to not wrap your text by entering
something called a 'no break space'

To enter this special character

type in your first word

Global

Then hold down the ALT key on your keyboard, then using the 'number pad
keys'

press
0160

Then let go of the ALT key

You should see a space appear

Then enter World and repeat the Alt 0160 between each word

That should do the trick

cheers
TAJ Simmons
microsoft powerpoint mvp

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Shevvie said:
Sure - on a pie chart created in PPT, I want data labels to show outside
the
pie (category labels); the text is not particularly long but it 'wraps' to
the next line, so without reducing font size, I would like the text all on
one line i.e Global World Market: 10%. Thanks

Echo S said:
Shevvie said:
how can I unwrap text in a data label. Thanks
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Could you clarify what you're asking?

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That's really slick, TAJ. I wouldn't even have thought of it! This is one of
those things that drives me nuts, and I've always just used manual textboxes
as a workaround -- but now I can't wait to try a nonbreaking space. Duh!
<slapping forehead> Why didn't I think of that a gazillion years ago?! :-)

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What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
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TAJ Simmons said:
Shevvie,

I believe that you can force powerpoint to not wrap your text by entering
something called a 'no break space'

To enter this special character

type in your first word

Global

Then hold down the ALT key on your keyboard, then using the 'number pad
keys'

press
0160

Then let go of the ALT key

You should see a space appear

Then enter World and repeat the Alt 0160 between each word

That should do the trick

cheers
TAJ Simmons
microsoft powerpoint mvp

awesome - powerpoint backgrounds,
http://www.awesomebackgrounds.com
free powerpoint templates, tutorials, hints, tips and more...


Shevvie said:
Sure - on a pie chart created in PPT, I want data labels to show outside
the
pie (category labels); the text is not particularly long but it 'wraps'
to
the next line, so without reducing font size, I would like the text all
on
one line i.e Global World Market: 10%. Thanks

Echo S said:
how can I unwrap text in a data label. Thanks

Could you clarify what you're asking?

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/powerpointannoy/
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
That's really slick, TAJ.
I learn't it here in this newsgroup!
I've always just used manual textboxes as a workaround
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I still use this technique too, as there are so many other issues with text
labels in graphs

TAJ
 
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