You can use the ScreenTip (which used to be called Comments) to display 139
characters (I think)
For example, if you have a Shape Data row called Prop.Name and one called
Prop.Description, then you can put the formula:
=GUARD(Prop.Name & Char(13) & Char(10) & Prop.Description)
in the Comment cell (you can see this in the Miscellaneous section of the
ShapeSheet)

"Chiquita" wrote in message
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Is there a way to be able to mouse over an object in a visio diagram and
have
the properties automatically pop up - as opposed to making the user right
click and then press the properties button?