grab graphic behind text - Word 2007

[ORAH]

How can I grab a graphic that has been sent to back?

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

On the Drawing toolbar, click on the Select Objects tool (big white arrow
toward the left end). This will allow you to select anything in the drawing
layer without affecting the text.

 

[ORAH]

OK. Maybe this only happens in tables, because you can see the edges of the
graphic on the full page.

Most important, in Word 2007, it is hokey to get the drawing tools visible
if you can't grab the graphic.

Second, there is no arrow on the left side of the tool bar to select an
object. There may be on in previous versions, but I don't see it in 2007.

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Deborah Camacho
Vanderbilt University

On the Drawing toolbar, click on the Select Objects tool (big white arrow
toward the left end). This will allow you to select anything in the drawing
layer without affecting the text.

 

[Bob Buckland ?:-\)]

Hi Orah,

I'm not clear on what you're seeing. Can you provide the steps you're using and the result you're trying to achieve?

In Word 2007 the drawing or picture tools (depending on graphic type) tabs in the ribbon won't be visible unless the graphic is
selected.

The 'select object' arrow is on Home=>Editing but won't work for all graphics in Word 2007, it's type sensitive.

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OK. Maybe this only happens in tables, because you can see the edges of the
graphic on the full page.

Most important, in Word 2007, it is hokey to get the drawing tools visible
if you can't grab the graphic.

Second, there is no arrow on the left side of the tool bar to select an
object. There may be on in previous versions, but I don't see it in 2007.

--
Deborah Camacho >?>
--

Bob Buckland ?
MS Office System Products MVP

*Courtesy is not expensive and can pay big dividends*

 

[ORAH]

That is great! With the select arrow available without the graphics menu, I
can grab the graphic just fine. Thanks a heap.