Drawing Object Does Not Cover Text When Printing in Word 6.0a

 Last reviewed: August 30, 1996
Article ID: Q119366
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Word for Windows, version 6.0a
  • Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

Microsoft Word version 6.0a for Windows includes drawing objects that can be filled and placed over text so that the text not visible. The filled object should be opaque, but when the document is printed, the text shows through the filled drawing object.

CAUSE

This problem is caused by a limitation of printing text and graphics on PCL printers.

WORKAROUND

You can avoid this problem by setting the printer to print TrueType fonts as graphics. To do this:

  1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Printers.

  2. Use the right (secondary) mouse button to click the desired printer.

  3. Click Properties and then click the Fonts tab.

  4. Click the Print TrueType Fonts As Graphics option.

  5. Click OK to accept the changes.

KBCategory: kbinterop kbgraphic kbprb kbprint kbui
KBSubcategory: wpp95 win95 appscomp
Additional reference words: 95 wwt true type true-type tt ttf winword

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Last reviewed: August 30, 1996
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