WD98: Equation Object Not Inserted at Insertion PointLast reviewed: February 5, 1998Article ID: Q180186 |
The information in this article applies to:
SYMPTOMSWhen you insert an Equation Editor object, the object does not appear at the place where the insertion point is located.
CAUSEThe Equation Editor object is inserted as a floating object. When an object has the Float Over Text property, it is inserted into the drawing layer. This feature allows you to precisely position the object by dragging it to the desired location.
WORKAROUNDUse one of the following methods to work around this behavior.
Method 1: Insert the Object as an Inline (Non-Floating) ObjectTo insert the object as an inline (non-floating) object, follow these steps:
Method 2: Convert the Floating Object to an Inline ObjectWhen the object has already been inserted into the document as a floating object, convert it to an inline object. To do this, follow these steps:
Method 3: Use the InsertEquation CommandThe InsertEquation command is a built-in Word command that inserts the Equation Editor object as an inline object by default. To do this, follow these steps::
You can add the InsertEquation command to a menu, toolbar, or shortcut key. For more information about how to do this, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
ARTICLE ID: Q155800 TITLE : WD97: How to Customize, Create, and Restore Word Menus/ToolbarsFor more information about customizing toolbars, click the Office Assistant, type "customizing toolbars," click Search, and then click "Add a button to a toolbar." For more information about customizing menus, click the Office Assistant, type "customizing menus," click Search, and then click "Add a command or other item to a menu." For more information about assigning shortcut keys, click the Office Assistant, type "customizing shortcut keys," click Search, and then click "Assign shortcut keys to a command or other item." NOTE: If the Assistant is hidden, click the Office Assistant button on the Standard toolbar. If Word Help is not installed on your computer, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
ARTICLE-ID: Q120802 TITLE : Office: How to Add/Remove a Single Office Program or Component MORE INFORMATIONFor more information about floating objects, please see the following articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
ARTICLE ID: Q155822 TITLE : WD97: "Float Over Text" Check Box Checked If Paste Link Selected ARTICLE ID: Q157465 TITLE : WD97: Can't See Field Codes for Some Objects ARTICLE ID: Q157773 TITLE : WD97: Macro to Disable Float Over Text Property ARTICLE ID: Q163575 TITLE : WD97: Macro to Set "Float Over Text" in Insert Object Dialog Box ARTICLE ID: Q163808 TITLE : WD97: Macro Changes Default Paste Mode from Float Over to Inline ARTICLE ID: Q161692 TITLE : WD97: Problems With Floating objects ARTICLE ID: Q155804 TITLE : WD97: Inserted Picture or Drawing Object Moves Down Page |
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