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Hyperlink color problem in Powerpoint 2002

• In a Powerpoint 2002 presentation, I'm trying to change the color of a hyperlink without changing the color of the accent. Please provide directions that will produce a satisfactory outcome as described below. I have a presentation that uses a dark blue background. The hyperlink currently blends into the background so as not to be visible. I would like it to be yellow or someother easily visible color. I have been approaching this problem by going to format/slide design/edit color scheme/, clicking on the "accent and hyperlink" box, change color, choosing a yellow color fromt the Standard tab, ok, and Apply. When I do this, the hyperlink color changes but the rest of the slide now has a yellow overlay (the accent, I suppose). The current accent is alight blue which produces a darker blue boarder which becomes lighter toward the center of the screen where the text lives. I'd like to retain the current background color and accent. I am already aware that I could make the background and accent very different and then the hyperlink would be visible. I have tried selecting the text that will become the hyperlink and changing its color to a yellow, but when I actually make it a hyperlink, it reverts back to the color of the accent.

• Answer:

  You can place your text inside an autoshape and link the shape instead of the text. This will prevent Powerpoint from reformatting the text. For detailed instructions on doing this, see the PowerPoint FAQ. PowerPoint FAQ - Prevent PowerPoint from reformatting hyperlink text http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00044.htm Additional Resources: PowerPoint http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/ - Hammer