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Oct 28, 2008 1:15 PM UTC
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Can't Release Anchor--HELPPP!!!

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!
    CARABARA
    CARABARACorrect answer
    Participant
    May 4, 2026 3:52 PM UTC

    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

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    Participant
    Oct 28, 2008 2:52 PM UTC
    Check it is on the top layer

    Check if a frame has been grouped with an image

    GL
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    BobLevine
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    Community Expert
    Oct 28, 2008 1:38 PM UTC
    > CS3(5.0.2.640) Windows sp2

    First thing to do is update to 5.0.4.

    Bob
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