WD97: Pictures and Objects Inserted as Inline by Default in SR-1

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SYMPTOMS

This article discusses a change in the Float Over Text feature when inserting pictures or objects in Microsoft Word 97 Service Release 1.

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How Floating Objects Behave in Pre-Service Release Word 97

In Microsoft Word 97, when you insert a picture or an object, by default, the picture or object is inserted as floating object. That is, the Float Over Text check box is always enabled.

In addition, if you click to clear the Float Over Text check box, the check box is reset each time you insert a new picture or object. That is, the setting you choose is not retained. You must clear the check box each time you insert an object or picture.

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How Floating Objects Behave in Word 97, Service Release 1.

In Microsoft Word 97 Service Release 1, when you insert a picture or object, it is inserted as an inline (non-floating) object. That is, the Float Over Text check box is cleared by default.

In addition, if you click to select the Float Over Text check box, Word will retain your setting. That is, the option will be set until you change it again.

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MORE INFORMATION

This change in behavior does not apply when you cut or copy and then paste a picture or object. In this situation, the picture or object will always be pasted as a floating object.

To see the Float Over Text check box, do any of the following:

On the Insert menu, click Object.
-or-
On the Insert menu, point to Picture, and click From File.
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On the Edit menu, click Paste Special.

NOTE: If you insert clip art in your document by clicking Picture on the Insert menu and selecting the Clip Art option, the clip art will always be inserted as a floating object, even if the Float Over Text check box is cleared in these locations.

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REFERENCES

For more information about the Float Over Text option, please see the following articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

167738 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/167738/EN-US/ ) WD97: Can't See or Manipulate Objects (and Other Odd Behavior)

158918 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/158918/EN-US/ ) WD97: How to Insert a Caption Next to an Equation or Object

157531 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/157531/EN-US/ ) WD97: Table of Figures (TOF) Missing Captions from Text Boxes

155802 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/155802/EN-US/ ) WD97: Word Doesn't Find "Float Over Text" Objects

155156 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/155156/EN-US/ ) WD: Entries in Text Box or Callout Missing from Table of Contents

167282 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/167282/EN-US/ ) WD97: Equation Object Not Inserted/Pasted at Insertion Point

161692 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/161692/EN-US/ ) WD97: Problems with Float Over Text Objects

163808 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/163808/EN-US/ ) WD97: Picture Is Pasted as Float Over Text Not as Inline

155804 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/155804/EN-US/ ) WD97: Inserted Picture or Drawing Object Moves Down Page

157773 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/157773/EN-US/ ) WD97: Macro to Disable Float Over Text in Insert Picture Dialog

157465 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/157465/EN-US/ ) WD97: Can't See Field Codes for Some Objects

157667 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/157667/EN-US/ ) WD97: Float Over Text Objects Cut Off in Online Layout View

157119 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/157119/EN-US/ ) WD97: WD97: Pictures Visible Even When Picture Placeholders Check Box Selected

For more information about floating objects, click the Office Assistant, type "floating objects," click Search, and then click "Label a graphic or insert text in a shape."

For more information about positioning objects, click the Office Assistant, type "float over text," click Search, and then click one of the following topics:

About positioning text and graphics
Type over existing text
Select text and graphics
Change a floating picture to an inline picture and vice-versa

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APPLIES TO

Microsoft Word 97 Service Pack 1

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kbinfo KB170564

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