Project: Circle and Star Task Shapes Don't Appear Dashed
  
PSS ID Number: Q113612
Article last modified on 03-24-1995
 
4.00    | 4.00
 
WINDOWS | MACINTOSH
 

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The information in this article applies to:
 
 - Microsoft Project for Windows, version 4.0
 - Microsoft Project for the Macintosh, version 4.0
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SYMPTOMS
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In Microsoft Project, when you format the start or end shape of a
task bar on the Gantt Chart with a circle, and you select the Dashed
type, the circle appears with a solid outline. This same behavior
occurs when you use the star shape.
 
CAUSE
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This is by design in Microsoft Project. The circle and star shapes
are drawn with a solid outline (framed) when you choose the dashed
type. The size and shape of these symbols do not allow for the dashed
appearance.
 
Steps to Reproduce Behavior
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1. In a new project, choose Gantt Chart from the View menu.
 
2. From the Format menu, choose Bar Styles.
 
3. In the Name column, select Task. Select the Bars tab. Under Start Shape,
   select the circle from the Shape list. From the Type list, select
   Dashed.
 
In the Appearance column, note that the circle appears outlined but
the outline is solid.
 
REFERENCES
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For more information about the Bar Styles Command (Gantt Chart),
choose the Search button in Help and type:
 
   Bar Styles command
 
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