Unable to position a floating object correctly to a table cell

[kckc]

In Word 2000, I have a floating object (wrapping style: 'behind text')
anchored to a table cell. The table is set to (text wrapping: 'around').
Where ever I place the table, the floating object repositions itself
according to its anchor on the table cell.

When I open this file in Word 2003, the floating object becomes out of
place. Is there any way to mimic the same functionality in Word 2003 as I
have done so in Word 2000? I would like the floating object set to (wrapping
style: 'behind text') anchored on a table cell with the table set to (text
wrapping: 'around'). That way, where ever I place the table, the floating
object should follow. At first I suppose the new (advanced layout option:
'layout to table cell') would be the correct option to pick. But it doesn't
seem to work, at least to how I believe it would.

 

[Cindy M -WordMVP-]

Hi =?Utf-8?B?a2NrYw==?=,

First thing I'd check is Tools/Options/Compatibility and make sure Word 2000 is
selected from the list there. It ought to be, but if it's not, selecting it
*might* correct the problem.

Can you describe which options are activated in the "Advanced" dialog box you
mention? And in what manner the graphic isn't moving with the table? Is there a
discernable pattern?

What changed between Word 2000 and 2003, when discussing text wrapping around
tables, is that they can now break to the following page. The difference in what
you're seeing could be related to that; the behavior is in the Compatibility
options, though...

In Word 2000, I have a floating object (wrapping style: 'behind text')
anchored to a table cell. The table is set to (text wrapping: 'around').
Where ever I place the table, the floating object repositions itself
according to its anchor on the table cell.

When I open this file in Word 2003, the floating object becomes out of
place. Is there any way to mimic the same functionality in Word 2003 as I
have done so in Word 2000? I would like the floating object set to (wrapping
style: 'behind text') anchored on a table cell with the table set to (text
wrapping: 'around'). That way, where ever I place the table, the floating
object should follow. At first I suppose the new (advanced layout option:
'layout to table cell') would be the correct option to pick. But it doesn't
seem to work, at least to how I believe it would.

Cindy Meister
INTER-Solutions, Switzerland
http://homepage.swissonline.ch/cindymeister (last update Jun 8 2004)
http://www.word.mvps.org

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[kckc]

in word 2003, the floating object anchored to the cell of a table.
layout: behind text
advanced layout: Horizontal - Absolute position 0" to the right of Page
advanced layout: Vertical - Absolute position 0" to the right of Page
options checked: Allow Overlap, Layout in table cell

the table is set to text wrapping: around.

when i drag the table by it's upper left corner to another position on the
page, the object does not follow correctly. it get's shifted otherwise. i
checked the compatibility and it's set to Recommended options for word 2000.

i tried changing the compatibility to word 2002, and it seems to do the
trick. i wonder what's the difference.

 

[Cindy M -WordMVP-]

Hi =?Utf-8?B?a2NrYw==?=,

in word 2003, the floating object anchored to the cell of a table.
layout: behind text
advanced layout: Horizontal - Absolute position 0" to the right of Page
advanced layout: Vertical - Absolute position 0" to the right of Page
options checked: Allow Overlap, Layout in table cell

the table is set to text wrapping: around.

when i drag the table by it's upper left corner to another position on the
page, the object does not follow correctly. it get's shifted otherwise. i
checked the compatibility and it's set to Recommended options for word 2000.

i tried changing the compatibility to word 2002, and it seems to do the
trick. i wonder what's the difference.

Hmmm. With the horizontal and vertical settings as Abolute relative to the page,
I wouldn't expect the graphic to move at all.

You'd need to compare the on/off setting of all the checkboxes for all three
versions (2000, 20002, 2003) to have a chance of narrowing down what the
difference might be. Some table functionality has been added in each version of
Word... The big difference for 2002 that comes to mind is support of text
wrapping around graphics within table cells. If the graphic is anchored in the
table, text will wrap around it (but vertical alignment of text in the table
cell is lost).

Anyway, glad you're able to work with the document, now

Cindy Meister
INTER-Solutions, Switzerland
http://homepage.swissonline.ch/cindymeister (last update Jun 8 2004)
http://www.word.mvps.org

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[kckc]

indeed, as i did further testing, it seems that the vertical alignment is
lost. is there any way around that? how can i maintain vertical alignment
of an object anchored to a table, while keeping the object layout behind text?

 

[Cindy M -WordMVP-]

Hi =?Utf-8?B?a2NrYw==?=,

indeed, as i did further testing, it seems that the vertical alignment is
lost. is there any way around that? how can i maintain vertical alignment
of an object anchored to a table, while keeping the object layout behind text?

It's simply not possible. Although you can anchor the object to a paragraph
OUTSIDE the table, LOCK it there, then position the graphic behind a table cell.
That works, since you wouldn't be expecting the text to wrap around the graphic.

Cindy Meister
INTER-Solutions, Switzerland
http://homepage.swissonline.ch/cindymeister (last update Jun 8 2004)
http://www.word.mvps.org

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