Microsoft KB Archive/126981

= WD: Frame Does Not Copy from One Column to Another =

Article ID: 126981

Article Last Modified on 8/16/2005

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Word 6.0 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Word 6.0a
 * Microsoft Word 6.0c
 * Microsoft Word 6.0 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Word 95 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Word 95a
 * Microsoft Word 6.0 for Macintosh
 * Microsoft Word 6.01 for Macintosh
 * Microsoft Word 6.01 for Macintosh
 * Microsoft Word 98 for Macintosh

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This article was previously published under Q126981





SYMPTOMS
When you try to copy and paste a frame from one column to another column using newspaper-style columns, the following behavior occurs:


 * The frame is not pasted into the destination column. -and-


 * A duplicate copy of the frame appears in the original column.



CAUSE
This functionality is by design. Frames retain their Relative To setting when copied. If the original frame was Relative To the page, the pasted frame is, too.



WORKAROUND
To work around this problem, use either of the following methods:


 * Drag the duplicate frame to the correct location. -or-


 * Select the frame, and modify its properties.



MORE INFORMATION
To insert a frame into a Word document, follow these steps:

On the Insert menu, click Frame, and then draw the frame where you want it to appear.

Keywords: kbframe kbprb KB126981

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