WD97: Cannot Cross-reference to Caption in Text Box

• Microsoft Word 97 for Windows

SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft Word, you cannot create a cross-reference to any captions in text boxes. These captions are not listed in the Cross-reference dialog box.

CAUSE

Text boxes, such as captions for "float over text" objects, reside in the drawing layer of the document. However, items in the drawing layer are not a valid Reference Type in the Cross-reference dialog box.

WORKAROUND

To reference the caption in the text box, convert the text box to a frame by following these steps:

1. Click to select the text box.

2. On the Format menu, click Text Box.

3. Click the Text Box tab.

4. Click Convert to Frame, and then click OK.

STATUS

This behavior is by design of Microsoft Word.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information, please see the following articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

   ARTICLE-ID: Q173404
   TITLE     : WD: General Information about Cross-reference Fields

   ARTICLE-ID: Q167738
   TITLE     : WD97: Can't See or Manipulate Objects (and Other Odd
               Behavior)

   ARTICLE-ID: Q155156
   TITLE     : WD: Entries in Text Box or Callout Missing from Table of
               Content