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Q172188: WD97: Semitransparent Inline Graphics Display Incorrectly

Article: Q172188
Product(s): Word 97 for Windows
Version(s): WINDOWS:97
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbgraphic kbui kbusage word97
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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If you insert an inline (non-floating) graphic or object into a Word document,
and make the graphic or object semitransparent, it may be displayed poorly on
screen, although it is printed correctly.

CAUSE
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When the semitransparent option is enabled, the image of the graphic or object
may be incompletely redrawn, producing garbage on the image.

WORKAROUND
==========

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

Method 1: Do Not Use a Semitransparent Object
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To make the object non-semitransparent, follow these steps:

1. Right-click the graphic or object, and then click Format <object or
  picture> on the shortcut menu.

2. On the Colors And Lines tab, click to clear the Semitransparent check box,
  and then click OK.

Method 2: Convert the Inline Object to a Floating Object
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Because this problem only affects inline objects, if you convert the object to a
floating object, it will be displayed correctly. To do this, follow these
steps:

1. Right-click the graphic or object, and then click Format <object or
  picture> on the shortcut menu.

2. Click the Position tab.

3. Click to select the Float Over Text check box, and then click OK.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Word 97 for Windows.

MORE INFORMATION
================

The semitransparent check box makes the fill color of the object partially
transparent. If you clear the semitransparent check box, the fill color is
completely opaque. If the object contains a gradient, texture, pattern, or
picture fill effect, this check box is unavailable.

REFERENCES
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For more information about the semitransparent fill option, please see the
following articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  Q162756 WD97: Drawing Objects Lost During Save to HTML

  Q167095 OFF97: Semitransparent Fill in Embedded Object Is Printed Badly

  Q159222 OFF97: Output Quality Problems Printing Drawing Objects

Or, click the Office Assistant, type "semitransparent," click Search, and then
click one of the topics.

For more information about floating objects, please see the following articles in
the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  Q167282 WD97: Equation Object Not Inserted/Pasted at Insertion Point

  Q157667 WD97: Float Over Text Objects Cutoff in Online Layout View

  Q161692 WD97: Problems with Float Over Text Objects

  Q157119 WD97: WD97: Pictures Visible Even When Picture Placeholders Check Box
  Selected

  Q167738 WD97: Can't See or Manipulate Objects (and Other Odd Behavior)

For more information about positioning objects, click the Office Assistant, type
"float over text," click Search, and then click one of the following topics:

- About positioning text and graphics

- Type over existing text

- Select text and graphics

- Change a floating picture to an inline 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: 8.0 8.00

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Keywords          : kbgraphic kbui kbusage word97 
Technology        : kbWordSearch kbWord97 kbWord97Search kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : WINDOWS:97
Issue type        : kbbug

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