Microsoft KB Archive/92851

WD: Drop Caps Not Wrapping Around Framed Objects in MacWord Last reviewed: February 5, 1998 Article ID: Q92851

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The information in this article applies to: Microsoft Word for the Macintosh, versions 5.1, 6.0,6.0.1,6.0.1a SUMMARY In Word for the Macintosh, if you insert a frame near a paragraph that contains a drop cap, the drop cap text does not wrap around the frame. Instead, the drop cap may overlap the frame. This happens because Word uses frame formatting to create a drop cap. As a result, the drop cap cannot wrap around the frame along with the rest of the paragraph text. This situation is similar to the problem described on page 416 of the "Microsoft Word User's Guide," in which two frames overlap if you assign them to the same position on the page. WORKAROUND To reposition the drop cap, follow these steps: On the View menu, click Page Layout. Position the insertion point at the beginning of the paragraph that contains the drop cap that overlaps the frame. Click the margin scale button ([]) on the ruler to display margin markers ([]) on the ruler. Note the correct position on the ruler for the drop cap, relative to the left margin bracket. Select the drop cap. On the Format menu, click Frame. In the Horizontal box, type the measurement you noted in step 2 above. Select Column in the Horizontal Relative To box. Click OK. NOTE: These steps separate the drop cap and framed object but may not correctly position the drop cap. To make further adjustments, click Frame on the Format menu or click Print Preview on the File menu and drag the drop cap to the correct position. MORE INFORMATION Word for the Macintosh aligns the drop cap with the original left margin instead of the modified left margin that wraps around the frame. In Print Preview, you cannot select the Drop Cap, because it is hidden behind the framed object, so you cannot drag the Drop Cap to the correct position. Drop caps more frequently overlap framed objects in a multiple-column section. REFERENCES "Microsoft Word User's Guide," version 5.0, pages 416-417

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Additional query words: over cover letter behind superimpose overlay on top underneath under Keywords : kbframe macword word6 Version : MACINTOSH:5.1,6.0,6.0.1,6.0.1a Platform : MACINTOSH Issue type : kbbug Solution Type : kbservicepack THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE MICROSOFT KNOWLEDGE BASE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. MICROSOFT DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SO THE FOREGOING LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY.

Last reviewed: February 5, 1998
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