I paste a text object, but line jumps to the sides. What is wrong?

Imagine I have a Visio page, top corner of diagram. Visio 2007
1.0.6336.5001) SP1.

I removed all objects from that specific location on the diagram to make
sure other objects are not causing the problem I will report below.

Then I attempt to paste a text line "Hello world" on that section of the
diagram.

I attempt to move the text line there (or any other drawing) and the
respective text or object I paste immediately jumps to the side or bottom
from where it is placed.

What is wrong and how can I fix this?

Note:It would be great if we could also attach files when posting questions.
It could help a lot showing drawings explaining what the problem is).

I noticed that is definitely caused by another shape arround. I see a
"square, green" indicating the size of the neigbhor shape. If I attempt to
paste a new shape around the neighbor shape, then my shape "jumps". It is
kind of I can't invade the other shape.

I have other documents where I do not have that problem/behavior though.

I am wondering which option I need to use to stop this annoying behavior.

"Marlon Brown" wrote:

Imagine I have a Visio page, top corner of diagram. Visio 2007
1.0.6336.5001) SP1.

I removed all objects from that specific location on the diagram to make
sure other objects are not causing the problem I will report below.

Then I attempt to paste a text line "Hello world" on that section of the
diagram.

I attempt to move the text line there (or any other drawing) and the
respective text or object I paste immediately jumps to the side or bottom
from where it is placed.

What is wrong and how can I fix this?

Note:It would be great if we could also attach files when posting questions.
It could help a lot showing drawings explaining what the problem is).

On the page that seems to have collision avoidance (my term), go the File
Page Setup Layout and Routing. Most likely "Move other shapes away on
drop" is checked. Uncheck that and the behavior should stop.

HTH
Wapperdude


"Marlon Brown" wrote:

I noticed that is definitely caused by another shape arround. I see a
"square, green" indicating the size of the neigbhor shape. If I attempt to
paste a new shape around the neighbor shape, then my shape "jumps". It is
kind of I can't invade the other shape.

I have other documents where I do not have that problem/behavior though.

I am wondering which option I need to use to stop this annoying behavior.

"Marlon Brown" wrote:

Imagine I have a Visio page, top corner of diagram. Visio 2007
1.0.6336.5001) SP1.

I removed all objects from that specific location on the diagram to make
sure other objects are not causing the problem I will report below.

Then I attempt to paste a text line "Hello world" on that section of the
diagram.

I attempt to move the text line there (or any other drawing) and the
respective text or object I paste immediately jumps to the side or bottom
from where it is placed.

What is wrong and how can I fix this?

Note:It would be great if we could also attach files when posting questions.
It could help a lot showing drawings explaining what the problem is).

You rule. That was it! Thanks WapperDude!!!!!

"WapperDude" wrote:

On the page that seems to have collision avoidance (my term), go the File
Page Setup Layout and Routing. Most likely "Move other shapes away on
drop" is checked. Uncheck that and the behavior should stop.

HTH
Wapperdude


"Marlon Brown" wrote:

I noticed that is definitely caused by another shape arround. I see a
"square, green" indicating the size of the neigbhor shape. If I attempt to
paste a new shape around the neighbor shape, then my shape "jumps". It is
kind of I can't invade the other shape.

I have other documents where I do not have that problem/behavior though.

I am wondering which option I need to use to stop this annoying behavior.

"Marlon Brown" wrote:

Imagine I have a Visio page, top corner of diagram. Visio 2007
1.0.6336.5001) SP1.

I removed all objects from that specific location on the diagram to make
sure other objects are not causing the problem I will report below.

Then I attempt to paste a text line "Hello world" on that section of the
diagram.

I attempt to move the text line there (or any other drawing) and the
respective text or object I paste immediately jumps to the side or bottom
from where it is placed.

What is wrong and how can I fix this?

Note:It would be great if we could also attach files when posting questions.
It could help a lot showing drawings explaining what the problem is).