WD: Frame Does Not Copy from One Column to Another

ID: Q126981

The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 6.0, 6.0a, 6.0c
• Microsoft Word for Windows NT, version 6.0
• Microsoft Word for Windows 95, versions 7.0, 7.0a
• Microsoft Word for the Macintosh, versions 6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.1a
• Microsoft Word 98 Macintosh Edition

SYMPTOMS

When you try to copy and paste a frame from one column to another column using newspaper-style columns, the following behavior occurs:

• The frame is not pasted into the destination column.

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• A duplicate copy of the frame appears in the original column.

CAUSE

This functionality is by design. Frames retain their Relative To setting when copied. If the original frame was Relative To the page, the pasted frame is, too.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, use either of the following methods:

• Drag the duplicate frame to the correct location.

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• Select the frame, and modify its properties.

MORE INFORMATION

To insert a frame into a Word document, follow these steps:

On the Insert menu, click Frame, and then draw the frame where you want it to appear.

Keywords          : wordnt word8 macword98 winword kbframe ntword macword word6 word7 word95 
Version           : WINDOWS:6.0,6.0a,6.0c,7.0,7.0a; MACINTOSH:6.0,6.0.1,6.0.1a,98
Platform          : MACINTOSH WINDOWS
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: December 3, 1998