WD98: WordArt Object Cannot Be Selected After You Delete Caption (206127)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 98 Macintosh Edition

This article was previously published under Q206127

SYMPTOMS

When you remove a caption from an inserted WordArt object in Microsoft Word (on the Edit menu, click Undo Caption), you are unable to select the WordArt object. You are able to move the object, but the handles that let you resize the object do not appear.

WORKAROUND

To make the resizing handles reappear, follow these steps:
  1. Click the inserted caption to select it.
  2. Press DELETE to manually delete the caption.
  3. Click the WordArt object.

STATUS

This problem was corrected in Microsoft Word 2001 for Mac.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/4/2002
Keywords:kbbug KB206127