Create drawing here

[Martin Johnson]

Using Word 2002 on XP.
Why, when I go to draw a text box or a line in a Word
document, does a grey frame appear with the text "create
drawing here" appear?
It is very annoying and sometimes covers what I am trying
to draw. Hitting 'esc' seems to remove it, but it keeps
returning each time I draw a new object.
I assume it is supposed to have some function, but
frankly, its a damn nuisance. I seem to be able to draw on
the page without it .... is this some 'new' feature in
Word 2002?
Appreciate some tuition ...
Thanks

 

[Greg]

Martin,

Not sure of the exact nomenclature as I don't have access
to a Word 2002 machine here.

Tools>Options>General. Uncheck the box that reads
something like Automatically create drawing canvass when
inserting autoshapes.

When you need the canvass you can get one easily with
Insert>Drawing.

 

[Martin Johnson]

Great ... many thanks.

-----Original Message-----
Martin,

Not sure of the exact nomenclature as I don't have access
to a Word 2002 machine here.

Tools>Options>General. Uncheck the box that reads
something like Automatically create drawing canvass when
inserting autoshapes.

When you need the canvass you can get one easily with
Insert>Drawing.

.