Microsoft KB Archive/170564

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

Article ID: 170564

Article Last Modified on 12/23/1999

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Word 97 Service Pack 1

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This article was previously published under Q170564



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

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.

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.



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.

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 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.

