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October 28, 2008
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Can't Release Anchor--HELPPP!!!

  • October 28, 2008
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Hi,

CS3(5.0.2.640) Windows sp2

I've written about this before, thought it was solved, but it isn't.

I inserted grouped images into a numbered list, and anchored them according to instructions; first making place for the group by adding a few plain lines under the numbered item where I wanted the group, then inserting the group, then cutting it, placing the insertion point in the place I wanted the group to appear, pasting the group back, and voila...lovely anchored group. However, I've come to the conclusion that if I do that, I'd better realize it's FOREVER, because I can't seem to extricate parts of the group in case I want to change their order.

InDesign Help says to go to Object > Anchored Object > Release but my 'release' is GREYED OUT! Why? and nothing else that I've tried, works.

Could it be, that there is a frame around the entire page? I tried to delete that frame but when I try to, everything on the page isdeleted, and when I try to move that frame away, everything on the page moved with it.

I would very, very much appreciate if someone would try to answer me...it seems that I will have to repeat my work, if I can't get to the bottom of this.

Thank you so much!
    Correct answer CARABARA

    Hi! This was 17 years ago so you might have solved it by now but for those still struggling.

     

    To fix this:

    Right click object > anchored object > options > position:custom

    then press okay and right click the object > anchored object > release

    22 replies

    Participant
    October 28, 2008
    Check it is on the top layer

    Check if a frame has been grouped with an image

    GL
    BobLevine
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    October 28, 2008
    > CS3(5.0.2.640) Windows sp2

    First thing to do is update to 5.0.4.

    Bob