display pictures Y/N in document

[Piet]

When having pictures inserted into a document, I would like to have the choice between displaying/printing the document WITH or
WITHOUT the pictures.
In the case of without pictures, I don't want to have the empty spaces in the places where the pictures have been inserted.
Is this possible?

A related question: can I insert links into the document that refer to external picture files (JPG)? So that storing the document
does not include all the JPG's?
I am using Word2003 and Windows XP Home.
Thanks very much in advance!

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

1. If the pictures are In Line With Text, you can format them as Hidden and
they won't print. If they're wrapped, you can clear the "Drawing objects"
box on the Print tab of Tools | Options (but be aware that this will also
affect AutoShapes, including text boxes, and anything else in the drawing
layer).

2. When you insert a picture using Insert | Picture | From File, click the
arrow beside Insert in the Picture dialog and choose "Link to File."

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA

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When having pictures inserted into a document, I would like to have the

choice between displaying/printing the document WITH or

WITHOUT the pictures.
In the case of without pictures, I don't want to have the empty spaces in

the places where the pictures have been inserted.

Is this possible?

A related question: can I insert links into the document that refer to

external picture files (JPG)? So that storing the document

 

[Piet]

Nr. 2 is clear to me - I didn't find that option yet! Thanks for pointing it out.

As to Nr. 1 - the pictures are in line with text. But how to format them as hidden?
I do have other drawing objects in the document.

Thank you so much.

Piet van Liempt
Netherlands

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

Select the picture and press Ctrl+Shift+H or go to Format | Font and check
the box for Hidden. Assuming that "Hidden text" is not checked in the Print
Options, the pictures will not print.

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA

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[CyberTaz]

One image at a time you'll need to select the image, then go to Format>Font
and click the box for Hidden. If you have any number of graphics to do this
for, use the keystroke Ctrl+Shift+H after selecting the graphic rather than
going to the dialog box each time.

In order to see the graphics on-screen non-printing characters must be
displayed.

Regardless of whether they're displayed on-screen, printing them will be
controlled by Tools>Options>Print - check the box for Hidden Text (also
selectable through the Options button in the Print dialog)

 

[Piet]

It works perfectly.
Suzanne and Bob, thanks a lot for your support.

Regards,
Piet van Liempt