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Q177371: WD97: Picture/Object Does Not Show on Envelopes/Labels Tab

Article: Q177371
Product(s): Word 97 for Windows
Version(s): WINDOWS:97
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbenvelope
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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When you click Envelopes And Labels on the Tools menu, the picture, WordArt
object, or AutoShape in your Return Address/Delivery Address may not show on
either the Envelopes or Labels tab.

CAUSE
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The picture, WordArt object, or AutoShape is a Float Over Text object. Float
Over Text objects will not show on either the Envelopes or Labels tab in either
the Return Address or the Delivery Address boxes.

NOTE: On the Labels tab, the Float Over Text object will not show in the Address
box. When you select or clear the Use Return Address check box on the Labels
tab, you can toggle between using the Return or Delivery Address.

WORKAROUND
==========

Use one of the following methods to change the Float Over Text picture, WordArt
object, or AutoShape to an inline picture or object:

Method 1: For a Float Over Text Picture or WordArt Object
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1. Click to select the picture or WordArt object.

2. On the Format menu, click Picture or Object.

3. On the Position tab, click to clear the Float Over Text check box, and then
  click OK.

Method 2: For a Float Over Text AutoShape
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1. Click to select the Float Over Text object.

2. On the Edit menu, click Cut.

3. With the insertion point where you want the object to appear, click Paste
  Special on the Edit menu.

4. In the As box, click to select Picture.

5. Click to clear the Float Over Text check box (if it is selected), and then
  click OK.

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
================

For additional information about problems with the Return Address and Delivery
Address when the envelope is added to a document, please see the following
article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  Q177369 WD97: Return Address Does Not Print or Show on Envelopes Tab

Additional query words:

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Keywords          : kbenvelope 
Technology        : kbWordSearch kbWord97 kbWord97Search kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : WINDOWS:97
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbpending

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