losing text edit function after grouping

I've created a simple shape from a box and a line, grouped them and saved
them to the stencil.

Problem is, after they've been grouped I lose the ability to click into the
box to add or edit text. Am I doing something wrong?

tia
jc

Hello jc,

If you group two shapes a third shape is generated to contain them. You
should normally be able to sub select a shape within a group and then press
F2 to edit the text.

Another option might be to make your shape with the text your group shape.
To do this try the following:

1) Select your shape with the text and then from the menu bar - Shape /
Grouping / Convert to group

2) Now select both shapes and again from the menu bar - Shape / Grouping /
Add to group

This will result in a top level group shape that contains your text and you
can edit as normal.

Hope that helps.

Best regards

John


John Goldsmith (Visio MVP)
www.visualSignals.typepad.co.uk
www.visualSignals.co.uk

"merlin" wrote in message
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I've created a simple shape from a box and a line, grouped them and saved
them to the stencil.

Problem is, after they've been grouped I lose the ability to click into
the box to add or edit text. Am I doing something wrong?

tia
jc