WD97: Float Over Text Option Unavailable Recording Macro

ID: Q162436

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Word 97 for Windows

SYMPTOMS

When you record a macro, you cannot use the Format <object> dialog box to change the property of a shape from "float over text" to "inline" (where <object> includes a picture, OLE object, or ActiveX control).

NOTE: The Float Over Text check box is unavailable to select.

WORKAROUND

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Use one of the following methods to convert the object to an inline or floating object.

Method 1: Convert the First Floating Shape to an Inline Shape


   ActiveDocument.Shapes(1).ConvertToInlineShape

Method 2: Convert the First Inline Shape to a Floating Shape


   ActiveDocument.InlineShapes(1).ConvertToShape

For more information about the ConvertToInlineShape method, click the Office Assistant while in the Visual Basic Editor, type ConvertToInlineShape, click Search, and then click to view "ConvertToInlineShape Method."

For more information about ConvertToShape Method, click the Office Assistant while in the Visual Basic Editor, type ConvertToShape, click Search, and then click to view "ConvertToShape Method."

NOTE: If the Assistant is hidden, click the Office Assistant button on the Standard toolbar. If the Assistant is not able to answer your query, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Q176476 OFF: Office Assistant Not Answering Visual Basic Questions

STATUS

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

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Q173707 OFF97: How to Run Sample Code from Knowledge Base Articles

REFERENCES

For more information about getting help with Visual Basic for Applications, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Q163435 VBA: Programming Resources for Visual Basic for Applications

Additional query words: wordcon vb vba vbe

Keywords : kbdta kbdtacode kbmacroexample word8 kbwordvba word97
Version : WINDOWS:97
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbbug