Q157119: WD97: Pictures Visible Even When Picture Placeholders Selected

Article: Q157119
Product(s): Word 97 for Windows
Version(s): WINDOWS:97
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbualink97
Last Modified: 14-NOV-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Word 97 for Windows 
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SYMPTOMS
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After you select Picture Placeholders, pictures in a Word document continue to
appear.

WORKAROUND
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To work around this problem, use either of the following methods.

Method 1: Reinsert the Picture
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To reinsert the picture, follow these steps:

1. On the Insert menu, click Picture, and then click From File.

2. Select the picture you want to insert, clear the "Float over text" check box,
  and then click Insert.

Method 2: Convert the Picture to an Inline Format
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To convert the picture to an inline format, follow these steps:

1. Select the picture.

2. Right-click the picture.

3. On the shortcut menu that appears, click "Clip (Picture) Object" and click
  Convert.

4. In the Convert dialog box, clear the "Float over text" check box and click
  OK.

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


MORE INFORMATION
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The Picture Placeholders option allows you to hide imported graphics. To select
the option, follow these steps:

1. On the Tools menu, click Options.

2. Click the View tab.

3. Click to select the Picture Placeholders check box under Show, and then click
  OK.

Additional query words: 8.0 word8 winword word97 hide unhidden

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Keywords          : kbualink97 
Technology        : kbWordSearch kbWord97 kbWord97Search kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : WINDOWS:97

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