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    Can't Insert Shape to sheet [1]

    In sheet [1], I attached macros to different shapes (Arrows) and the file has been working fine. When I opened the file today, all the shapes were missing and I can't insert a new shape into this sheet? When I draw the shape, I can see the shape but on releasing the mouse the shape disappears? I can enter a shape in a different sheet but not the first one?
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    Re: Can't Insert Shape to sheet [1]

    Hi Aland2929,
    Is there a possibility that the shapes you are drawing are the same color as your form background. Eg. If your shapes default color is white with no border it will disappear when you release the mouse on a no color form background.

    Hope this helps

    Mister P

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    Re: Can't Insert Shape to sheet [1]

    Perhaps:

    File - Options
    Select 'Advanced' section
    Scroll about half way down to the 'Display options for this workbook' section and make sure 'All' is selected in the 'For objects, show:' setting.
    Good luck.

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    Re: Can't Insert Shape to sheet [1]

    Thanks for your response. Neither of the two suggestions apply. I have inserted a new sheet and re-created the shapes without a problem. I deleted the old sheet. I don't know why it happened but inserting a new sheet seemed the quickest solution.

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