WD98: Word Doesn't Find "Float Over Text" Objects (180684)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Word 98 Macintosh Edition
This article was previously published under Q180684 SYMPTOMS
Word will not go to, find, or replace some graphics or objects.
CAUSE
The Go To, Find, and Replace features in Word ignore objects for which the
Float Over Text option is selected. Other objects that are also ignored
include WordArt and drawing objects.
NOTE: The Float Over Text property is an option that is selected when you
select Object on the Insert menu.
WORKAROUND
There is no workaround currently available for some object types, such as
WordArt or drawing objects (AutoShapes).
For other objects that have the Float Over Text Property, you need to
remove this property before Word will go to, find, or replace the object.
To remove the Float Over Text property and change the object to an inline
object, follow these steps:
- Select the picture or object.
- On the Format menu, click Picture or Object, and then click the Position
tab.
- Click to clear the Float Over Text check box, and then click OK.
NOTE: You can also use the shortcut menu to do this. To access the shortcut
menu, press CONTROL on the keyboard, point to the picture, and then click
the mouse. On the menu that appears, select Format Picture or Object.
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the products listed at the
beginning of this article. We are researching this problem and will post
new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes
available.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 10/4/2002 |
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| Keywords: | kbbug kbgraphic KB180684 |
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