Microsoft KB Archive/211297

= WD2000: Cannot Cross-Reference Caption in Text Box =

Article ID: 211297

Article Last Modified on 12/6/2000

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Word 2000 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q211297





SYMPTOMS
In Microsoft Word, you cannot create a cross-reference to any caption in a text box. These captions are not listed in the Cross-reference dialog box.



CAUSE
Text boxes, such as captions for "float over text" objects, reside in the drawing layer of the document. However, items in the drawing layer are not a valid reference type in the Cross-reference dialog box.



WORKAROUND
To create a cross-reference for a caption in a text box, convert the text box to a frame by following these steps:
 * 1) Click to select the text box.
 * 2) On the Format menu, click Text Box.
 * 3) Click the Text Box tab.
 * 4) Click Convert to Frame, and then click OK.
 * 5) If you receive a messaging asking you to confirm the conversion, click OK.

For additional information, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

211208 WD2000: Entries in Text Box or Callout Missing from Table of Contents

Keywords: kbframe kbprb kbfield KB211297

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