WD97: Inserted Picture or Drawing Object Moves Down Page (155804)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Word 97 for Windows
This article was previously published under Q155804 SYMPTOMS
When you insert a picture or drawing object into a Microsoft Word 97
document, pressing ENTER causes the picture or drawing object to move down
the page with the insertion point.
CAUSE
Microsoft Word 97 for Windows (non-SR version) inserts pictures and drawing
objects with the "Float over text" and "Move with text" options selected by
default.
RESOLUTION
This behavior was modified in SR-1. For more information, please see the
following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
170564 WD97: Pictures and Objects Inserted as Inline by Default in SR-1
If you are not able to upgrade to SR-1, use one of the following methods to
work around this problem.
Method 1: Move to the End of the Paragraph Containing the Object Anchor- If it is not already selected, select the picture or drawing object.
- Press the ESC key. This will cancel the selection of the picture.
- Press the END key. This will move the insertion point to the end of the
paragraph that contains the picture or drawing object anchor.
- Press ENTER or type any text. The picture or drawing object will not
move when you press the ENTER key.
Method 2: Clear the "Move Object With Text" Option- If it is not already selected, select the picture or drawing object.
- On the Format menu, click Picture or AutoShape.
- On the Position tab, click to clear the "Move object with text" check
box, and then click OK.
Method 3: Move the Object Anchor to Above the Insertion Point
If you want to insert text or press ENTER without affecting the placement
of the picture or drawing object, move the object anchor to a different
paragraph above the insertion point. To view the object anchors (you must
be in Page Layout View), click Options on the Tools menu, and then, on the
View tab, click to select the Object Anchors check box.
To move an object anchor, place the mouse pointer over the object anchor.
When the four-ended arrow appears with the mouse pointer, click and hold
the mouse button and then drag the object anchor to a different paragraph
above the insertion point.
MORE INFORMATION
Microsoft Word 97 for Windows uses a new drawing layer named Office Art.
Office Art is a rich and sophisticated drawing layer that replaces the Word
drawing layer and is shared by all Microsoft Office programs.
What Is the Difference Between a Floating Object and an Inline Object?
Float over text objects are inserted in the drawing layer so that you can
position them precisely on the page or in front of or behind text or other
objects. By default, Microsoft Word 97 inserts pictures and drawing objects
as floating objects.
Inline pictures are positioned directly in the text layer at the insertion
point and will move with the text when you press ENTER. In earlier versions
of Word, pictures are inserted as inline.
Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 11/14/2000 |
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Keywords: | kbualink97 KB155804 |
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