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Q182284: WD97: Cannot Cross-reference to Caption in Text Box

Article: Q182284
Product(s): Word 97 for Windows
Version(s): WINDOWS:
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbdta kbfield word97 kbframe
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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In Microsoft Word, you cannot create a cross-reference to any captions in text
boxes. These captions are not listed in the Cross-reference dialog box.

CAUSE
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Text boxes, such as captions for "float over text" objects, reside in the
drawing layer of the document. However, items in the drawing layer are not a
valid Reference Type in the Cross-reference dialog box.

WORKAROUND
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To reference the caption in the text box, convert the text box to a frame by
following these steps:

1. Click to select the text box.

2. On the Format menu, click Text Box.

3. Click the Text Box tab.

4. Click Convert to Frame, and then click OK.

MORE INFORMATION
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For additional information, please see the following articles in the Microsoft
Knowledge Base:

  Q173404 WD: General Information about Cross-reference Fields

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

  Q155156 WD: Entries in Text Box or Callout Missing from Table of Content

STATUS
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This behavior is by design of Microsoft Word.

Additional query words: sr-1 sr1 textbox crossreference

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Keywords          : kbdta kbfield word97 kbframe 
Technology        : kbWordSearch kbWord97 kbWord97Search kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : WINDOWS:
Issue type        : kbprb

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