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Q162436: WD97: Float Over Text Option Unavailable Recording Macro

Article: Q162436
Product(s): Word 97 for Windows
Version(s): WINDOWS:97
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbdta kbdtacode kbmacroexample word8 kbwordvba word97
Last Modified: 13-MAY-2002

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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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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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Microsoft provides programming examples for illustration only, without warranty
either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied
warranties of merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose. This
article assumes that you are familiar with the programming language being
demonstrated and the tools used to create and debug procedures. Microsoft
support professionals can help explain the functionality of a particular
procedure, but they will not modify these examples to provide added
functionality or construct procedures to meet your specific needs. If you have
limited programming experience, you may want to contact a Microsoft Certified
Partner or the Microsoft fee-based consulting line at (800) 936-5200. For more
information about Microsoft Certified Partners, please visit the following
Microsoft Web site:

  http://www.microsoft.com/partner/referral/

For more information about the support options that are available and about how
to contact Microsoft, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

  http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;EN-US;CNTACTMS

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
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     ActiveDocument.Shapes(1).ConvertToInlineShape

Method 2: Convert the First Inline Shape to a Floating Shape
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     ActiveDocument.InlineShapes(1).ConvertToShape

For more information about the ConvertToInlineShape method, click the Office
Assistant while in the Visual Basic Editor, type "ConvertToInlineShape" (without
the quotation marks), 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" (without the quotation
marks), 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
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at
the beginning of this article.


MORE INFORMATION
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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
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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

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Keywords          : kbdta kbdtacode kbmacroexample word8 kbwordvba word97 
Technology        : kbWordSearch kbWord97 kbWord97Search kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : WINDOWS:97
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbpending

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