WD98: Float Over Text Option Unavailable Recording Macro

• Microsoft Word 98 Macintosh Edition

SYMPTOMS

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

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

WORKAROUND

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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 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:

   ARTICLE-ID: Q176476
   TITLE     : 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:

   ARTICLE-ID: Q181058
   TITLE     : OFF98: How to Run Sample Code from Knowledge Base Articles

REFERENCES

For more information about getting help with Visual Basic for Applications, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

   ARTICLE-ID: Q163435
   TITLE     : VBA: Programming Resources for Visual Basic for
               Applications