Word Configuration Problem

[Bob Newman]

When I am working with a document in Word 2003 that contains graphics I am
unable to see the graphic itself, only a blank square in the spot that it
occupies. I also cannot grab a "handle" at its corner to resize it. All of
this was no problem with previous versions. I'm sure I have a setting off
somewhere but cannot find it. How do I make this visible & have all the
options I had in previous Word versions?

Thanks in advance... Bob

 

[garfield-n-odie [MVP]]

A few things to try:
1. In Word, if you're working in Normal view, then switch to
Print Layout view (View | Print Layout), because objects that are
formatted as "float over text" (Word 97) or as something other
than "inline with text" (Word 2000, 2002, and 2003) are not
visible in Normal view.
2. In Word, click on Tools | Options | View tab | check the
"Drawings" box and uncheck the "Picture placeholders" box | Print
tab | check the "Drawing objects" box | OK.
3. If neither of the previous suggestions fixes the problem,
then try reducing or turning off hardware acceleration in Start |
Control Panel | Display | Settings | Advanced | Troubleshooting.
If this fixes the problem, then you might want to check the
website of the manufacturer of your video card/graphics adapter
to see if there is an updated driver available.

 

[Bob Newman]

Dang! I never expected something so complicated. I'll give it a try.

Thanks... Bob