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How to Fix Truncated Shape Data in Visio Web App
Question details
The user needs a way to view long Shape Data labels and values in the Visio web viewer without the text being cut off by the unresizable Shape Info dialog box.
- Product
- Visio Web App
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Viewing diagrams and inspecting detailed shape properties, such as long labels or phone numbers, within the web browser.
- Observed behavior
- Long text strings in the Shape Info dialog box are truncated with an ellipsis, and there is no built-in option to resize or widen the window to reveal the full content.
Before proceeding, ensure you are using a modern, up-to-date web browser and verify that the diagram author hasn't provided the shape data in an attached spreadsheet or secondary document.
Adjust Browser Zoom Settings
Changing your browser's zoom level can sometimes force the web interface to display more text within the fixed-width dialog box.
While this does not permanently resize the dialog box, zooming out can reduce the text size relative to the container, potentially revealing the truncated characters.
Navigate to your Microsoft 365 portal and open the affected Visio diagram in your web browser.
Press 'Ctrl' + '-' (on Windows) or 'Cmd' + '-' (on Mac) repeatedly to decrease the browser's zoom level.
Click on the shape again to reopen the Shape Info dialog and check if the previously truncated text is now fully visible.
Open the File in Visio Desktop App
The desktop version of Microsoft Visio provides full support for resizing dialog boxes and managing comprehensive Shape Data.
Contact Your Microsoft 365 Administrator
If you are on a business subscription and cannot use the desktop app, escalating the issue to Microsoft Support is the best course of action.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I drag the edges of the Shape Info dialog in Visio Web App to resize it?
No, the built-in Shape Info dialog box in the Visio web viewer currently does not support manual resizing by dragging the edges.
Why do I see an ellipsis (...) instead of my full Shape Data?
The Visio Web App truncates long text values, such as extended labels or phone numbers, to fit the fixed-width layout of the Shape Info panel.
Is there any way to export the shape data to view it fully?
In the web viewer alone, export options are limited. You will need to open the diagram in the Visio desktop application to fully view, export, or manage comprehensive Shape Data reports.
Does this issue affect all web browsers?
Yes, this is a limitation of the Visio Web App interface design rather than a browser-specific issue. However, adjusting extreme browser zoom settings might slightly alter how much text is displayed.
