Re: Graphics Disappearing in Word '97 for NT

[Nancy Smith <smithcds -at- ICI -dot- NET>]

Hi,

I've had a similar problem and have tried the opposite solution: First, I
de-select Move with Text and de-select Float.  Then I set the paragraph
style where the graphic is inserted to a style that corresponds to the
placement I want on the page, in terms of indented, right aligned, centered,
etc.  Finally, if the graphic isn't where I want it in relation to
accompanying text, I copy the graphic with its paragraph symbol to the spot
where I want it.

There's probably a much better way as this way makes no sense at all -- but
it works for me!

I look forward to better responses to your questions!

Nancy

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Technical Writers List; for all Technical Communication issues
> [mailto:TECHWR-L -at- listserv -dot- okstate -dot- edu]On Behalf Of Beth Moorehead
> Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 1999 5:50 PM
> To: TECHWR-L -at- listserv -dot- okstate -dot- edu
> Subject: Graphics Disappearing in Word '97 for NT
>
>
> Hello,
>
> I've searched the archives, and none of the previous posts I
> found directly
> addressed the problems I'm having, though I tried some of the suggestions
> (like deselecting the Float over Text check box) for keeping graphics in
> place in Word '97.
>
> My system:  Word '97 for NT with embedded Visio graphics.  The file is 29
> pages, with 18 graphics (mostly UML diagrams).
>
> My problems:
>
> 1) Word randomly "tucks" graphics underneath the text, leaving a small
> sliver of the graphic still showing.  I can select the graphic, and using
> 'right click'|Format Picture|Position tab I've been able to
> choose the Float
> over Text check box to make my graphics "reappear" again.  However, when I
> reposition my graphics, I must leave the Float over Text option
> on, because
> when I turn it off my graphic jumps to a new and immovable position on the
> page (usually outside the margins).  Result now:  the graphics
> don't stay in
> place, and the text and graphics have become separated from one another,
> meaning that the graphic doesn't maintain its place in the file
> next to its
> caption.  I've tried the Lock Anchor and the Move Object with Text check
> boxes.
>
> 2) Some of my graphic files have disappeared from the document.
>
> 3) When I save, close, and reopen my document, graphics are moved
> or missing
> each time.  When I go back into the Format Picture box for
> graphics I know I
> have previously "fixed," the options I chose are gone.
>
> How can I fix this?  What is causing it so that I can keep it
> from happening
> again?
>
> TIA,
> Elizabeth
>
>
> Elizabeth Moorehead
> BoldTech Systems, Inc.
> 1675 Larimer Street, Suite 460
> Denver, CO 80202
> 303.629.9206 Ext. 2666
>
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