WD2001: HTML Object Disappears When You Apply a Hyperlink to the HTML Object (275411)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 2001 for Macintosh
This article was previously published under Q275411

SYMPTOMS

When you select an HTML object and try to add a hyperlink to that HTML object, the HTML object disappears from the page after you click OK in the Insert Hyperlink dialog box.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, apply the hyperlink to a different object or word than the HTML object.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

Because specific functions are applied to HTML objects, it is not recommended that you apply a hyperlink as a secondary function. The following HTML objects are available in Word 2001 for Mac:

  • Background Sound
  • Scrolling Text (Scrolling Marquee)
  • Check Box
  • Option Button
  • List Box
  • Textbox
  • Submit
  • Reset
  • Hidden
For more information about creating HTML documents, click the Office Assistant, type HTML, click Search, and then click to view "About Creating Web pages and Web sites with Word".

NOTE: If the Assistant is hidden, click Help and then click Turn Assistant On.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/14/2002
Keywords:kbbug KB275411
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