WD97: Cannot Move to Previous or Next Linked Text Box (173490)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Word 97 for Windows
This article was previously published under Q173490 SYMPTOMS
In Microsoft Word 97, after you click the Change Text Direction button on
the Text Box toolbar, you may not be able to move between linked text boxes
using the Next Text Box or Previous Text Box toolbar buttons.
NOTE: This problem may also occur when you use Word as your e-mail editor.
WORKAROUND
To work around this problem, use either of the following methods.
Method 1: Change Text Direction- Click the Change Text Direction button on the Text Box toolbar.
- Click the Previous Text Box or Next Text Box button to move between the
text boxes.
Method 2: Click Outside the Text Boxes- Click outside the text boxes, and then click to select one of the text
boxes.
- Click the Previous Text Box or Next Text Box button to move between the
text boxes.
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Word 97 for
Windows.
Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 11/14/2000 |
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Keywords: | kbbug kbui KB173490 |
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