Q196512: WD97: Frame Does Not Copy from One Column to Another

Article: Q196512
Product(s): Word 97 for Windows
Version(s): WINDOWS:97
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 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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When you try to copy and paste a frame from one column to another column using
newspaper-style columns, the following behavior occurs:

- The frame is not pasted into the destination column.

  -and-

- A duplicate copy of the frame appears in the original column.

CAUSE
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This functionality is by design. Frames retain their Relative To setting when
copied. If the original frame was Relative To the page, the pasted frame is,
too.


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

- Drag the duplicate frame to the correct location.

  -or-

- Select the frame, and modify its properties.

MORE INFORMATION
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To insert a frame into a Word document, follow these steps:

In Word 97 and later, the Frame command is not on the Insert menu. You can use a
text box instead. However, if you want to use a frame, follow these steps:

1. On the Tools menu, point to Macro and click Macros.

2. In the "Macros in" box, click to select Word commands.

3. In the macro list, click to select Insert Frame, and then click Run.

  NOTE: When you first run this command, Word prompts you with the following
  message:

  You inserted a frame but Insert Frame is not on any menu. Press the button
  below to add Frame to the Insert menu so you can quickly and easily insert
  frames.

  Click Yes if you want Word to add Frame to the Insert menu.

  Click Cancel if you do not want Word to add Frame to the Insert menu.

If you want to add another frame, you need to repeat steps 1-3 again.


Additional query words:

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Keywords          : word97 kbframe 
Technology        : kbWordSearch kbWord97 kbWord97Search kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : WINDOWS:97
Issue type        : kbprb

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