WD97: Cannot Extend Selection Across Linked Text Boxes (158602)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 97 for Windows

This article was previously published under Q158602

SYMPTOMS

When you select text in one text box, you cannot extend the selection to include the text in the next linked text box.

WORKAROUND

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

Method 1: Copy the text from each text box separately and paste it in the desired location.

Method 2: Resize the first text box to include all the text, and then copy and paste the text to the new location.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/14/2000
Keywords:KB158602