Selecting Picture in table, behind text.

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abelenky - 21 Mar 2008 16:08 GMT

I'm creating a sheet of labels (made as a Table), and I want each label
(cell) to have an image behind it.

I started with Insert/Picture. Then set TextWrapping to "Behind Text".

Now, I can no longer select the image I've inserted. Every attempt to
select the image either results in selecting text in the cell, or the cell
itself. It seems the image is un-selectable once I set it to "Behind Text".

Any help please??

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abelenky - 21 Mar 2008 16:11 GMT

I should mention I am using Word 2007.
So the concept of the Drawing Toolbar, mentioned in several other posts,
does not seem to apply.

I think I'm after the Picture Tools/Format Ribbon.... but I can't find a way
to bring it up.

> I'm creating a sheet of labels (made as a Table), and I want each label
> (cell) to have an image behind it.
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> Any help please??

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Bob Buckland ?:-) - 22 Mar 2008 10:00 GMT

Hi Abelenky,

In Word 2007 if an inserted picture is set to 'behind text' for text wrapping you should be able to click on it from any place where
the picture is exposed outside of text such as at the end of a paragraph.

You can also get to the 'white arrow' selection cursor from the prior version drawing toolbar in Word 2007 under
Home=>Editing=>Select=>Select Object
turning that on should change the cursor to a four headed selection arrow when you mouse over the picture. You can also add it to
the Quick Access toolbar by right clicking Select Object when in the Editing dialog on the ribbon.

Once a picture is selected the Picture Tools tab appears, but the Quick Access toolbar is always 'on' :)

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I should mention I am using Word 2007.
So the concept of the Drawing Toolbar, mentioned in several other posts,
does not seem to apply.

I think I'm after the Picture Tools/Format Ribbon.... but I can't find a way
to bring it up. >>

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