Inserting objects into a Word document is tantamount to injecting foreign
bodies directly into your blood stream
There is much to learn &
understand in order to do so effectively... And even seasoned professionals
can find it trying at times. In fact, they'll often advise against using
Word for the actual layout work if any number of graphic objects are
required -- it's better handled by importing the text from Word into a page
layout program document [such as InDesign or QuarkXPress].
Usually the first difficult concept to wrap one's head around is the fact
that there is no such thing as a 'page' in the structure of a Word document,
so trying to get an object to stay on one simply can't be done. This is the
fundamental truth despite the fact that, out of necessity, the word "page"
is used in numerous contexts and is further compounded by the way Word is
designed to enable users to visualize sheets of paper -- but that's only
done because 'pages' are what Microsoft's marketing department tells the
development people most users want, expect, & need to see.
Now that I have your undivided attention, have a look at these web pages &
the numerous links that lead you into the realm you seek to master:
http://word.mvps.org/Mac/PagesInWord.html
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/DrawingGraphics.htm
HTH |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac
I'm trying to place pictures and graphics in a book I'm writing. Using
Word 04, Mac Snow Leopard. Often I'll drag a picture to the place I
want it, and it will jump up to the very top of the page, even above
the text. I know it has something to do with the layout, but I go to
Layout and Advanced Layout, and don't see anything that allows me to
simply move it wherever I want on the page. It often jumps where I
don't want it to go.
