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(113489) - In Microsoft Project, when you view a drawing object in print preview or when you print it, the size and location of the object may be different from the size and location of the object in the original project.

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Article ID: 113489 - Last Review: September 18, 2011 - Revision: 5.0

PRJ: Drawing Objects Change Position When Printed

This article was previously published under Q113489

SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft Project, when you view a drawing object in print preview or when you print it, the size and location of the object may be different from the size and location of the object in the original project.

CAUSE

When you print objects that were drawn on the Gantt Chart using the drawing tools, Microsoft Project tries to maintain the position of the object relative to several factors. One of these factors is the object's relative location in the timescale.

When you print a project, Microsoft Project has the ability to adjust the Timescale Enlarge percentage so that the tasks in the project finish on a page break. This adjustment may cause objects drawn on the Gantt Chart to be moved relative to other objects.

RESOLUTION

You can turn off the Fit Timescale To Page option in Page Setup. To do this, choose Page Setup from the File menu and select the View tab. Clear the Fit Timescale To Page check box.

Clearing this check box will keep Microsoft Project from adjusting the timescale when you print the project. Note, however, that you may still need to adjust the objects to place them correctly.

APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Project 2000 Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Project 98 Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Project 4.1 Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Project 4.0 Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Project 4.0 for Macintosh
  • Microsoft Office Project Professional 2007
  • Microsoft Office Project Professional 2003
  • Microsoft Office Project Standard 2007
  • Microsoft Office Project Standard 2003
  • Microsoft Project 2002 Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Project 2002 Professional Edition
  • Microsoft Project Professional 2010
  • Microsoft Project Standard 2010
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