Formatting Palette Problems in Excel 2008 (Charts)

**FluffyCat** · 09-06-2012, 12:10 AM

Hi all,

Having major problems with the formatting palette in Excel 2008 (Word, as well). It's my understanding that "Chart Options" should show up in the formatting palette when I select a chart, but no tools or buttons appear. None.

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I've had other problems with the formatting palette in Word, too. For example, when I select a picture, there are some tools missing from the formatting palette (like selecting the transparent color). Has anyone else had a problem like this and/or know a solution? Thanks.

**FluffyCat** · 09-18-2012, 11:52 PM

I'm bumping this thread. Can anybody help? I think it may be an installation problem, or maybe because I'm on Lion?

**JosephP** · 09-19-2012, 02:20 AM

is your copy of office 2008 totally up to date with patches? excel 2008 is the worst version in living memory so none of its behavior surprises me but making sure it's fully patched is essential. it's late now but I will try and verify what you describe tomorrow