[gordo]

"Peter T. Daniels" wrote in message
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To move a line, don't select one of the ends, but select the line
somewhere along its length.

I don't know what the "pointed end" of a callout might be. To move a
shape, click on an edge, not on a corner, and you'll get the cross-
shaped icon. Then you can drag the shape.

On Mar 20, 12:08 pm, "gordo" wrote:
In earlier versions of Word (2003 e.g.) One used to be able to drag a
shape,
such as a callout, and the sharp end of the triangle would not move. Now,
when moving the shape, the whole thing moves.
As an example, when you drag one end of a line or arrow, one end stays
put.

Does anyone know of a way to drag a callout and keep pointed end anchored?
Or is this just not possible anymore.

Thanks,

Gordo
Thanks. I do know how to move graphic objects. There are several types of
callouts; rectangular, thought cloud, oval, etc. When you insert and create
one of them, there is an extension, usually triangular shape that extends
from the shape. The far end is the tip. That tip can be moved without moving
the shape. In Word 2003, I remember that when you moved the shape around the
page, that tip would stay anchored where you placed it; alas, no more.

I am not concerned with the behavior of lines, just with the various
callouts. It is inconvenient that every time you move the body of the
callout, you must then readjust the tip.