Microsoft KB Archive/182284

= WD97: Cannot Cross-reference to Caption in Text Box =

Article ID: 182284

Article Last Modified on 1/22/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Word 97 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q182284



SYMPTOMS
In Microsoft Word, you cannot create a cross-reference to any captions in text boxes. 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 reference the caption in the 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.



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

173404 WD: General Information about Cross-reference Fields

167738 WD97: Can't See or Manipulate Objects (and Other Odd Behavior)

155156 WD: Entries in Text Box or Callout Missing from Table of Content



STATUS
This behavior is by design of Microsoft Word.

Additional query words: sr-1 sr1 textbox crossreference

Keywords: kbfield kbframe kbprb KB182284

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