WD97: Blue Underline for Hyperlink Not Placed Below Object

• Microsoft Word 97 for Windows

SYMPTOMS

If you select an object such as a picture, and then insert a hyperlink, the blue line that normally indicates a hyperlink is not placed below the object. The hyperlink still works properly, but there is no visual indication that the object is a hyperlink.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, select the object and one space to the right of the object when you insert the hyperlink. The blue underline is now displayed below the object.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Word 97 for Windows. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION

To verify that a hyperlink exists on the object, move the mouse pointer to the bottom of the object. The mouse pointer should change to the correct hyperlink pointer (usually a hand), and a ScreenTip for the hyperlink should be displayed.

REFERENCES

For additional information about hyperlinks, please see the following articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

   ARTICLE-ID: Q159940
   TITLE     : WD97: General Information About Hyperlinks

   ARTICLE-ID: Q167722
   TITLE     : WD97: How to Format a Hyperlinked Object in an HTML Document

   ARTICLE-ID: Q173379
   TITLE     : WD97: Hyperlink Not Inserted After Saving as HTML

   ARTICLE-ID: Q167465
   TITLE     : WD97: Inserting a Graphic Over Hyperlink Retains Hyperlink

   ARTICLE-ID: Q164342
   TITLE     : WD97: Picture Hyperlinks Lost When Saved as HTML