WD2000: Semitransparent Inline Graphics Are Displayed Incorrectly (211429)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 2000
This article was previously published under Q211429

SYMPTOMS

If you insert an inline (non-floating) graphic or object into a Word document and make the graphic or object semitransparent, it may be displayed poorly on screen, although it is printed correctly.

CAUSE

When the Semitransparent check box is selected, the image of the graphic or object may be incompletely redrawn, producing garbage on the image.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, use either of the following methods.

Method 1: Do Not Use a Semitransparent Object

To make the object not semitransparent, follow these steps:
  1. Right-click the graphic or object, and then click Format Object or Format Picture on the shortcut menu.
  2. On the Colors and Lines tab, click to clear the Semitransparent check box, and then click OK.

Method 2: Convert the Inline Object to a Floating Object

Because this problem affects only inline objects, if you convert the object to a floating object, it will be displayed correctly. To do this, follow these steps:
  1. Right-click the graphic or object, and then click Format Object or Format Picture on the shortcut menu.
  2. Click the Layout tab.
  3. Click the In front of text option, and then click OK.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Microsoft Word 2000.

MORE INFORMATION

The Semitransparent check box makes the fill color of the object partially transparent. If you click to clear the Semitransparent check box, the fill color is completely opaque. If the object contains a gradient, texture, pattern, or picture fill effect, this check box is unavailable.

REFERENCES

For more information about positioning objects, click Microsoft Help on the Help menu, type change an inline picture to a floating picture, and vice-versa in the Office Assistant or the Answer Wizard, and then click Search to view the topics returned.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/6/2000
Keywords:kbbug kbgraphic kbui kbusage KB211429
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