WD97: Changes to Inline Pictures Are Not Saved

ID: Q157859

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Word 97 for Windows

SYMPTOMS

Changes to Inline pictures are not saved when Fast Saves is enabled.


WORKAROUND

Changes to Inline pictures can be saved if the picture is converted to "Float Over Text" or if "Fast Saves" is disabled. Use one of the following methods to allow Word 97 to correctly save changes to Inline pictures.

Method 1: Convert the Inline Picture to Float Over Text

To convert the Inline Picture to Float Over Text, follow these steps:

  1. Right-click the picture.


  2. From the shortcut menu, point to Picture Object, and then click Convert.


  3. In the Convert dialog box, under Object Type, select Microsoft Word Picture. Then, select the "Float over text" check box and click OK.


Method 2: Turn Off Fast Saves

To turn off Fast Saves, follow these steps:

  1. On the Tools menu, click Options.


  2. Select the Save tab.


  3. Under Save options, clear the "Allow Fast Saves" check box, and then click OK.



STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the products listed at the beginning of this article.

This problem was corrected in Microsoft Word 2000.


MORE INFORMATION

Microsoft Word 97 for Windows allows the insertion of Pictures as either "Inline" or "Floating." Inline pictures are positioned directly in the text at the insertion point. Floating pictures are inserted in the drawing layer so you can position them precisely on the page or in front of or behind text or other objects.

Word 97 also provides more control of picture attributes. Examples are Image Control, Contrast, Brightness, Fill Color, Scaling, and Cropping.

Certain attributes are not saved to Inline pictures if Fast Saves is enabled. If Fast Saves is disabled, then Word 97 correctly saves changes to Inline pictures.

Word 97 correctly saves all changes to floating pictures.

What doesn't get fast saved:

  • Image Control (GreyScale, Black & White and WaterMark)


  • More Contrast


  • Less Contrast


  • More Brightness


  • Less Brightness


  • Fill Color


What does get fast saved:

  • Scaling


  • Cropping


  • Changes made to the picture when it's loaded into Word's drawing layer


Additional query words: 8.0 word8 word97 lost not saved

Keywords :
Version : WINDOWS:97
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbbug


Last Reviewed: November 9, 1999
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