WD: Inserting Caption into Paragraph Applies Caption Style (105715)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word for Windows 6.0
  • Microsoft Word for Windows 6.0a
  • Microsoft Word for Windows 6.0c
  • Microsoft Word for Windows NT 6.0
  • Microsoft Word for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Word for Windows 95 7.0a
  • Microsoft Word for the Macintosh 6.0
  • Microsoft Word for the Macintosh 6.0.1
  • Microsoft Word for the Macintosh 6.0.1a
  • Microsoft Word 98 Macintosh Edition

This article was previously published under Q105715

SYMPTOMS

When you insert a caption in a Word document, Word applies the Caption style to the current paragraph.

CAUSE

This functionality is by design. When you insert a caption, Word applies the Caption style to the caption line or the current paragraph containing the insertion point.

WORKAROUND

To work around this behavior, use either of the following methods before you insert a caption:

  • Click to select the item that is to be captioned. -or-

  • Move the insertion point to a blank line before you insert the caption.

REFERENCES

"Microsoft Word User's Guide," version 6.0, pages 177, 429.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/16/2005
Keywords:kbformat kbprb KB105715