Microsoft KB Archive/162436

= WD97: Float Over Text Option Unavailable Recording Macro =

Article ID: 162436

Article Last Modified on 1/19/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Word 97 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q162436





SYMPTOMS
When you record a macro, you cannot use the Format dialog box to change the property of a shape from "float over text" to "inline" (where includes a picture, OLE object, or ActiveX control).

NOTE: The Float Over Text check box is unavailable to select.



WORKAROUND
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http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;EN-US;CNTACTMS

Use one of the following methods to convert the object to an inline or floating object.

Method 1: Convert the First Floating Shape to an Inline Shape
ActiveDocument.Shapes(1).ConvertToInlineShape

Method 2: Convert the First Inline Shape to a Floating Shape
ActiveDocument.InlineShapes(1).ConvertToShape For more information about the ConvertToInlineShape method, click the Office Assistant while in the Visual Basic Editor, type ConvertToInlineShape, click Search, and then click to view "ConvertToInlineShape Method."

For more information about ConvertToShape Method, click the Office Assistant while in the Visual Basic Editor, type ConvertToShape, click Search, and then click to view "ConvertToShape Method."

NOTE: If the Assistant is hidden, click the Office Assistant button on the Standard toolbar. If the Assistant is not able to answer your query, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

176476 OFF: Office Assistant Not Answering Visual Basic Questions



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article.



MORE INFORMATION
For additional information, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

173707 OFF97: How to Run Sample Code from Knowledge Base Articles

