Can't select picture in table cell

[Steve Franks]

When I added a picture to a table cell the default setting for text wrap was
'inline with text'. I changed this to behind text and now cannot select the
picture to adjust its position.
I would like to right justify the picture, but this option is only active
after text-wrapping has been applied. The picture cannot usually then be
selected, unless it extends outside the cell. If it overlaps the right edge
of the cell there is a pixel, or two, where the cursor turns into a four way
arrow, blink and you'll miss it.
If the picture is completely contained in the cell the cursor steadfastly
remains an I bar no matter where I move it.
Is this a known bug in Word 2007?

 

[Herb Tyson [MVP]]

This can be difficult in Word 2003 and earlier, too. Try clicking the Select
Objects tool in the Home ribbon. This makes it easier to grab things like
pictures and other objects that have been placed into the drawing layer.

At the right end of the Home tab's ribbon, click Select - Select Objects.
This will give you a pointer that's a bit more sticky with respect to
floating objects.

You can right-click on Select Objects and add it to the Quick Access Toolbar
to make it a bit more accessible, as well.

 

[Steve Franks]

Thanks, that makes life much easier.

 

[SuzieDWong]

My picture in Word 2007 is behind the text and will not select even using the
tip. It may be in the header and acting as a watermark but whatever it will
not select. I tried sending text backward and that does not work. The
drawing toolbar is not active because it does not recognise the picture
exists. Help!

Thanks, that makes life much easier.

 

[Graham Mayor]

If you think the image may be in the header, did you open the header view
before attempting to select it with the 'Select' tool on the home tab?

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[SuzieDWong]

Thank you Graham
That worked - going about it the wrong way obviously!
Suz