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SYMPTOMSWhen you create a document in Microsoft Word 97 containing an inline picture inside of a text box, and then save the document in Word 6.0/95 format or Rich Text Format (RTF), the picture will become larger when you open the document in Microsoft Word 7.x. CAUSEWhen the document is opened in Microsoft Word 7.x, the picture is resized to take on the size of the text box. RESOLUTION
To correct this problem, install Microsoft Word 97 Service Release 1 (SR-
1).
Method 1: Resize the Inline PictureIf you have already saved the document from Microsoft Word 97 in Word 6.0/95 or RTF format, you can manually resize the inline picture after you open it in Microsoft Word 7.x. To do this, you can do either of the following:
Method 2: Convert the Inline Picture to a Framed ObjectIf you have not yet saved the document from Microsoft Word 97 in Word 6.0/95 or RTF format, you can convert the inline picture to a framed object in Microsoft Word 97. To do this, use the following steps:
When you convert this drawing object to a frame, some of the drawing object's formatting may be lost. Do you want to continue? STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Word 97 for
Windows. This problem was corrected in Microsoft Word 97 SR-1.
Q172475 OFF97: How to Obtain and Install MS Office 97 SR-1 REFERENCESFor more information about converting floating objects to inline or framed objects, please see the following articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: Q167738 WD97: Can't See or Manipulate Objects (and Other Odd Behavior)For more information about converting floating objects to inline or framed objects, click the Office Assistant, type "inline and floating objects," click Search, and then click "Change an inline picture to a floating picture and vice-versa." 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: Q120802 Office: How to Add/Remove a Single Office Program or Component Additional query words: sr1 release1 8.0 8.00
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