WD97: Equation Object Not Inserted at Insertion Point

When you insert an Equation Editor object, the object does not appear at the place where the insertion point is located.

By default, the Equation Editor object is inserted as a floating object. When an object has the Float Over Text property, it is inserted into the drawing layer. This feature allows you to precisely position the object by dragging it to the desired location.

Use one of the following methods to work around this behavior:

Method 1. Insert the object as an inline (non-floating) object

1. Position the insertion point where you want to insert the object.
2. On the Insert menu, click Object.
3. Click to clear the Float Over Text check box.
4. In the Object Type list, click Microsoft Equation 3.0, and then click OK.

Method 2. Use the InsertEquation command

The InsertEquation command is a built-in Word command that inserts the Equation Editor object as an inline object by default. To do this:

1. Position the insertion point where you want to insert the object.
2. On the Tools menu, point to Macro, and then click Macros.
3. In the Macros In drop-down list, click Word Commands.
4. In the Macro list, click InsertEquation, and then click Run.
   
   The Equation Editor appears. When you close the Equation Editor, the equation object will be inserted at the insertion point.

You can add the InsertEquation command to a menu, toolbar, or shortcut key. For more information about how to do this, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: For more information about customizing toolbars, click the Office Assistant, type "customizing toolbars," click Search, and then click "Add a button to a toolbar."

For more information about customizing menus, click the Office Assistant, type "customizing menus," click Search, and then click "Add a command or other item to a menu."

For more information about assigning shortcut keys, click the Office Assistant, type "customizing shortcut keys," click Search, and then click "Assign shortcut keys to a command or other item."

NOTE: If the Assistant is hidden, click the Office Assistant button on the Standard toolbar. If Word Help is not installed on your computer, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Method 3 - Convert a floating object to an inline object

When the object has already been inserted into the document as a floating object, convert it to an inline object using these steps:

1. Right-click the object, and click Format Object on the menu that appears.
2. Click the Position tab.
3. Click to clear the Float Over Text check box.
4. Click OK.
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5. Click once on the Equation object.
6. Click Object on the Format menu.
7. Click the Position tab.
8. Click to clear the Float Over Text check box.
9. Click OK.

For more information about floating objects, please see the following articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: