Picture Layouts Explained

re: Picture Layouts Explained

Gary N — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 21:31:13 GMT

We also can't edit objects like AutoCAD drawings after importing them, or change colors in clip art and imported objects. All of these are functions I used constantly. I am VERY disappointed with PPT 07!

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Gary N — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 21:28:08 GMT

I really miss the import form scanner function. It frustrates me that MS didn't want to keep up with the standards to make this continue to work. For what Office costs, the least they could do is keep at least the same functionality. I think we have lost many more features than were added in this version. Come on, guys! It is supposed to be getting easier to use.

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Christopher Johnston — Tue, 27 Jun 2006 05:39:04 GMT

I am also disapionted that the insert from scanner feature has been removed. It has been a very useful quick and simple tool. Is it likely that this feature could be avaliable as a addin?

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Steve Ford — Fri, 23 Jun 2006 00:15:38 GMT

I really miss the insert from scanner. Word was my default application for doing quick scanning. I could just import, make a few format changes and print. I never had any trouble with scanners not working with Word. I'm a consultant, and used it as my default app when testing scanners. Word loaded very quickly, and was easy. Very disappointed with this being excluded. Steve Ford

steve@steve-ford.com

re: Picture Layouts Explained

Mark Jaremko — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 07:41:19 GMT

Gill, yes, unfortunately, the Insert from Scanner and Camera feature was removed in Office 2007. This was a difficult call, but I think for the best of the product overall. The feature supported a limited number of scanners and the camera support had not been updated for some time. We came to the conclusion that most users would be better off using the software that came with their camera, scanner or even built into Windows, to get their images from their device, to the file system, and then use the Insert Picture command to get them into Office. The downside, is that for some users, this feature did work and so will be missed.

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Gill Le Fevre — Tue, 13 Jun 2006 11:35:02 GMT

The slide layouts and themes are fantastic, but can you explain why you've removed "Insert from scanner" from the 2007 release? (I've had a couple of questions about this and for some it is taking the gloss off a great product.)

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LGFN — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 20:35:16 GMT

Welcome back! PowerPoint & OfficeArt team blog! I would like to hear more about OfficeArt, Thanks a million!!!