WD2000: Unable to Record Macro for Inline-to-Floating Picture Conversion (209800)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 2000
This article was previously published under Q209800

SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft Word 2000, when you attempt to record a macro that inserts a picture and changes its formatting, the text-wrapping option that normally allows you to convert a picture from inline to floating is unavailable.

WORKAROUND

To work around this behavior, follow these steps:
  1. Create a new document in Word 2000.
  2. On the Tools menu, point to Macro, and then click Record New Macro.
  3. In the Record Macro dialog box, type a name for your macro and click OK.
  4. On the Insert menu, point to Picture, and then insert a picture.
  5. Press SHIFT+BACKSPACE to select the picture.
  6. On the Edit menu, click Cut to remove the graphic.
  7. On the Edit menu, click Paste Special.
  8. In the Paste Special dialog box, click Picture, and then click OK.
  9. Select the picture.
  10. On the Format menu, click Picture.
  11. Click the Layout tab. You are now able to select a floating format.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/6/2000
Keywords:kbbug KB209800
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