G
georgyr
The window jumps to the page origin when I delete a drawing object. How can
I keep the window unchanged?
I keep the window unchanged?
The window jumps to the page origin when I delete a drawing object
C
CyberTaz
All graphic objects in a Word doc are 'anchored' to a paragraph or to a
position in a line of text. When you delete the graphic the insertion point
is actually going to the spot to which the graphic was anchored.
AFAIK there is no way to prevent the behavior other than to select the
graphic, then click or reposition it's anchor before pressing Delete... but
the insertion point still winds up in the same place the anchor was.
HTH |:>)
position in a line of text. When you delete the graphic the insertion point
is actually going to the spot to which the graphic was anchored.
AFAIK there is no way to prevent the behavior other than to select the
graphic, then click or reposition it's anchor before pressing Delete... but
the insertion point still winds up in the same place the anchor was.
HTH |:>)
K
Keith Howell
If you fill the page with returns before you start drawing then it only flies
horizontally to its nearest "paragraph end". It is still annoying but at
least better than top left corner, especially if working in 500% mode
horizontally to its nearest "paragraph end". It is still annoying but at
least better than top left corner, especially if working in 500% mode
C
CyberTaz
.... Which is like killing the patient to cure his hiccups.
If where the insertion point goes when a graphic is deleted is such a
paramount issue, it makes far more sense to simply put the object anchor at
the para you want the IP to go to before deleting the object.
Regards |:>)
If where the insertion point goes when a graphic is deleted is such a
paramount issue, it makes far more sense to simply put the object anchor at
the para you want the IP to go to before deleting the object.
Regards |:>)
G
georgyr
It's clear this would work, but it's as painful as using a drawing canvas.
Given the replies so far, I fear that MSWORD cannot properly be tamed in
this respect.
Given the replies so far, I fear that MSWORD cannot properly be tamed in
this respect.
K
Keith Howell
Sorry, I didn't make it totally clear why I work that way. The work I have
been doing recently is only draw objects with no background text whatsoever.
What little text I do have is draw text boxes.
I am currently creating 5 very complex drawings for a local authority all to
be done in Word and I guess it was at the forefront of my mind
been doing recently is only draw objects with no background text whatsoever.
What little text I do have is draw text boxes.
I am currently creating 5 very complex drawings for a local authority all to
be done in Word and I guess it was at the forefront of my mind
C
CyberTaz
Hi Keith -
No explanation or apology necessary. Everyone has their own techniques for
dealing with graphic objects in Word's text-based world
In the scenario
you described in your last post you can probably get a way with the ¶s, but
I'm sure you can appreciate that in a typical document that it would most
likely generate monumental formatting/text flow control issues.
Also, though, that only works if the graphic has not been repositioned
relative to the object anchor. IOW, even on your page of ¶s, if the anchor is
on line 1 & the image has been moved to the bottom of the page, the insertion
point will still jump to the top of the page when the graphic is deleted.
Even so, I don't envy your task if it is mandated that it be done in Word.
Regards |:>)
No explanation or apology necessary. Everyone has their own techniques for
dealing with graphic objects in Word's text-based world
In the scenarioyou described in your last post you can probably get a way with the ¶s, but
I'm sure you can appreciate that in a typical document that it would most
likely generate monumental formatting/text flow control issues.
Also, though, that only works if the graphic has not been repositioned
relative to the object anchor. IOW, even on your page of ¶s, if the anchor is
on line 1 & the image has been moved to the bottom of the page, the insertion
point will still jump to the top of the page when the graphic is deleted.
Even so, I don't envy your task if it is mandated that it be done in Word.
Regards |:>)
C
CyberTaz
Your conclusion is understandable, but it can be done _if_ one has the
knowledge, experience & good fortune required.
The problem is that MS has seen fit to make Word 'appear' to be all things
to all people for all purposes. Despite the graphics features that have been
added it still has severe limitations in regard to page layout control
because it is a _text-based_ program. And, it isn't the "point 'n' click"
simplicity most folks expect it to be.
I don't take issue wiith those who can more effectively manipulate Word's
limited image handling capabilities - in fact, I highly regard their skills &
talents - but for those who have neither the training nor the time to work
within Word's unorthodox way of handling layout it can be quite frustrating.
Good Luck |:>)
knowledge, experience & good fortune required.
The problem is that MS has seen fit to make Word 'appear' to be all things
to all people for all purposes. Despite the graphics features that have been
added it still has severe limitations in regard to page layout control
because it is a _text-based_ program. And, it isn't the "point 'n' click"
simplicity most folks expect it to be.
I don't take issue wiith those who can more effectively manipulate Word's
limited image handling capabilities - in fact, I highly regard their skills &
talents - but for those who have neither the training nor the time to work
within Word's unorthodox way of handling layout it can be quite frustrating.
Good Luck |:>)