WD2000: Format Object Wrapping Styles Unavailable When Recording Macro (212656)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 2000
This article was previously published under Q212656

SYMPTOMS

When you record a macro, you cannot use the Format Object dialog box to change the wrapping style (layout property) of a shape from its present selection to any other style.

NOTE: The wrapping styles are 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 an object's wrapping style to "In line with text" or to a floating object.

Method 1: Convert the first floating shape to an inline shape.

   ActiveDocument.Shapes(1).ConvertToInlineShape
For more information about the ConvertToInlineShape method, in the Visual Basic Editor, click Microsoft Visual Basic Help on the Help menu, type ConvertToInlineShape in the Office Assistant or the Answer Wizard, and then click Search to view the topic.

Method 2: Convert the first inline shape to a floating shape.

   ActiveDocument.InlineShapes(1).ConvertToShape
NOTE: By default, the object floats with a "Top and bottom" advanced layout wrapping style.

For more information about the ConvertToShape Method, in the Visual Basic Editor, click Microsoft Visual Basic Help on the Help menu, type ConvertToShape in the Office Assistant or the Answer Wizard, and then click Search to view the topic.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

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

226118 OFF2000: Programming Resources for Visual Basic for Applications

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:6/17/2005
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