WD97: Grouped Drawing Objects Open as a Box in Word 7.0 (163191)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 97 for Windows
This article was previously published under Q163191

SYMPTOMS

If you have a Word 97 document containing a drawing object that is composed of several grouped line drawings, and you save it in Word 6.0/95 format or Rich Text Format (RTF), it may appear in Word 7.0 as a single square box.

CAUSE

This is a limitation to the drawing feature in Word 7.0. Word 97 has a drawing feature that is much more flexible than Word 7.0; therefore, there are some Word 97 drawing features that cannot be supported in Word 7.0.

WORKAROUND

Ungroup the drawing object in Word 97 by following these steps:
  1. Click the drawing object to select it.
  2. On the drawing toolbar, click Ungroup on the Draw menu.
  3. Save the document as Word 6.0/95 or Rich Text Format (RTF)
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/14/2000
Keywords:kbinterop KB163191
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