WD2000: Cannot Insert a Caption Inside a Table Cell

ID: Q211486


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Word 2000


SYMPTOMS

When you try to insert a caption inside a table cell, the table is selected and the caption is inserted either above or below the table.


CAUSE

Microsoft Word assumes that you want to include a caption for the table when any of the following conditions is true:

  • The insertion point is inside a table cell.


  • -or-
  • The table cell is selected.


  • -or-
  • The table is partially or entirely selected.



WORKAROUND

To insert a caption inside a table cell, follow these steps:

  1. Within the table cell, select only the text or object for which you want to create a caption.

    NOTE: Make sure you do not select the table cell.


  2. On the Insert menu, click Caption.


  3. In the Caption dialog box, type the necessary information, and then click OK.



MORE INFORMATION

For more information about using captions, click Microsoft Word Help on the Help menu, type add captions to tables in the Office Assistant or the Answer Wizard, and then click Search to view the topic.

Additional query words: description subtitle legend figures

Keywords : kbusage kbdta kbfield kbtable wd2000
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: December 9, 1999
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