WD: Copying Object in Text Box Copies Entire Text Box (141010)
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 the Macintosh 6.0
- Microsoft Word for the Macintosh 6.0.1
- Microsoft Word for Windows NT 6.0
- Microsoft Word for Windows 95
- Microsoft Word for Windows 95 7.0a
This article was previously published under Q141010 SYMPTOMS
When you copy an object that is inside a text box, the text box is also
copied.
This behavior differs in Microsoft Word 97 for Windows or Word 98 Macintosh
Edition in that you can copy an object that is placed inside a text box and
not copy the text box.
CAUSE
When there is a single object in a text box, selecting and copying it
copies the entire text box and its contents. In Word versions 6.x and 7.x,
this behavior is by design.
RESOLUTIONMethod 1: Add an Empty Paragraph to the Text Box
To copy only the object, add an empty paragraph to the text box. To do
this, follow these steps:
- Click the object in the text box.
- Press RETURN (Macintosh), or ENTER (Windows).
- Click the object.
You can now copy and paste the object without the text box.
Method 2: Upgrade Your Version of Word
You can upgrade your version of Word to Word 97 for Windows or Word 98
Macintosh Edition. In these versions of Word, copying the object does not
copy the text box.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 8/17/2005 |
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| Keywords: | kbgraphic kbprb KB141010 |
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