WD2000: Frame Converted from Text Box Is Gray While Header Is Open

ID: Q211829


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


SYMPTOMS

If you convert a text box to a frame, the frame has a gray background while the header is open.


CAUSE

The gray background indicates that the text box has a default fill color (white).


WORKAROUND

To work around this issue, format the text box color to No Fill before you convert it to a frame. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Click to select the text box, and then on the Format menu, click Text Box.


  2. On the Color and Lines tab, under Fill, click the Color list box, and then click No Fill.


Additional query words: frames text document creation convert

Keywords : kbframe kblayout
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: January 27, 2000
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