Text boxes/graphics

[SteveH]

Hello

I have a few photos in text boxes on one page in a Word document. When I try
to move down to a second page - to add more - I don't seem to be able to. How
do I get around that, please?

Many thanks for any replies.

Steve

 

[Kate G.]

What version of Word are you using.... you won't get much help unless all
the necessary information is provided. Depending upon the version of
Word -- the responses will be very different.

Kathryn G.

 

[CyberTaz]

First, understand that Word is not a program in which you arbitrarily create
"pages" - the number of pages required is determined by the volume of text,
its formatting & other specifications (such as paper size, margins, etc.).

Secondly, graphics are always positioned relative to text in some way...
Either as In Line (as though it were a text character) or with Text Wrapping
applied (as a floating object but still anchored to a paragraph). This
dovetails to the point made above: the page can't exist until it has *text*
content that justifies its existence - even if that text is just an empty
paragraph - at which time a graphic can then be attached to the text on that
page.

The fact that you are putting pictures into text boxes suggests that you may
be attempting to use Word for a purpose that it may not be well designed or
particularly best suited. If you can share more on the overall nature of
your project as well as which version you're using there may be some
suggestions as to how to proceed.

HTH |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac

 

[SteveH]

Thanks for your messages.

Sorry, the version I am using is Word 2000.

I have several graphics to insert into Word 2000. I have inserted them into
text boxes, because it is easier for me to position them on the page in that
way.

But as I have mentioned previously, I do not seem to be able to 'continue'
down the page of the document.

Thanks again.

Steve

 

[CyberTaz]

One thing I would suggest is that you use Text Wrapping in order to be able
to position graphics as "floating" rather than stuffing them in Text Boxes.
It sounds like you were having difficulty because the pix were In Line with
Text which severely restricts positioning (but for good reason). You might
review the info available here:

http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/DrawingGraphics.htm

I'm afraid I'm still not understanding what you mean by "'continue' down the
page" - even when using Text Boxes you can put as many on a page as you
wish. With Text Wrap applied to images you can do so as well & be able to
put them anywhere on the page you wish.

However, just inserting more images will *not* generate new pages. As I
pointed out in previous reply there has to be a paragraph - with text or
without - in order for a new page to be spawned automatically. This
typically is what happens as you type & fill one page with text the next
page is generated to receive the additional typing you do. But 'page' is a
deceptive term in Word, which deals with text flow.

If you aren't entering any text you'll have to create manual page breaks to
force new pages. Go to Insert>Break>Page Break to do so, but if this is how
you have to craft your document you'll likely run into problems further down
the road. You might be better off using a program like MS Publisher. That's
why I asked for more detail on what you are trying to do.

HTH |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac