WD98: Float Over Text Option Unavailable Recording Macro (182259)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 98 Macintosh Edition
This article was previously published under Q182259

SYMPTOMS

When you record a macro, you cannot use the Format <object> dialog box to change the property of a shape from "float over text" to "inline" (where <object> includes a picture, OLE object, or ActiveX control).

NOTE: The Float Over Text check box is unavailable to select.

WORKAROUND

Microsoft provides programming examples for illustration only, without warranty either expressed or implied. This includes, but is not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. This article assumes that you are familiar with the programming language that is being demonstrated and with the tools that are used to create and to debug procedures. Microsoft support engineers can help explain the functionality of a particular procedure, but they will not modify these examples to provide added functionality or construct procedures to meet your specific requirements. Use one of the following methods to convert the object to an inline or floating object.

Method 1: Convert the First Floating Shape to an Inline Shape

   ActiveDocument.Shapes(1).ConvertToInlineShape

Method 2: Convert the First Inline Shape to a Floating Shape

   ActiveDocument.InlineShapes(1).ConvertToShape
For more information about ConvertToInlineShape Method, click the Office Assistant while in the Visual Basic Editor, type ConvertToInlineShape click Search, and then click to view "ConvertToInlineShape Method."

For more information about ConvertToShape Method, click the Office Assistant while in the Visual Basic Editor, type ConvertToShape, click Search, and then click to view "ConvertToShape Method."

NOTE: If the Assistant is hidden, click the Office Assistant button on the Standard toolbar. If the Assistant is not able to answer your query, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

176476 OFF: Office Assistant Not Answering Visual Basic Questions

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

181058 OFF98: How to Run Sample Code from Knowledge Base Articles

REFERENCES

For more information about getting help with Visual Basic for Applications, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

163435 VBA: Programming Resources for Visual Basic for Applications

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:6/17/2005
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