Re: [libreoffice-users] Changed: Images are overlaid on text when moved

John -

We can't see your PDF file because attachments are removed 
(https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette#Avoid_Attachments).

Images and their captions can be separated if, when dragging, you have 
clicked on the image rather than on its containing caption frame.

- Robert

On 2026-04-21 11:01, John Iliffe wrote:
> Further to my original post, still no suggestions on how to fix the problem but I did get one
> private response requesting more information.  Since I may not have provided a adequate description,
> here is what the respondent requested:
>
> ==============================================
> pdf version of one problem page is attached. Note the upper image is overlaid on the text.  Also,
> note the box at the centre bottom is overlaid on the bottom page margin.
>
> 1.  When you drag an image, usually the anchor comes along.  As an example, if you drag a paragraph
> anchor image, the anchor icon snaps from paragraph to paragraph as you pass them.  A problem does
> occur doing this when there is a page break inside the drag.
>
> 2.  I usually anchor to the paragraph since it seems logical to me.  So far as I know that is the
> case for all of my current problems.  Here is the list of properties for the upper image that is
> overlaying the text on the attached pdf:
> (caption) wrap:  optimal, spacing left: 0.20, bottom: 0.20 allow overlap: off
> (photo) wrap: optimal, spacing left: 0.20, allow overlap: off
> [Note that the caption and image seem to have separated into separate boxes for some reason]
>
> (caption) position and size: anchor: to paragraph, position: from left: 9.85 cm, entire para area
> (image) position and size: anchor: to paragraph, position: from left 0.00, entire paragraph area
>
> 3.   the captions seem to have been detached from the images as separate frames.  This means that
> all of the cations have to be moved separately when the image is dragged to a new location.
> Originally they were created using the "insert caption" function.
>
> Apart from that there doesn't seem to be anything relevant.
>
> =====================================
>
> As further explanation, I am using the current Fedora version of LibreOffice.  Fedora is set to do
> automatic updates so it is always current but may not be the same as the latest LO version, I don't
> know. [25.8.6.2 (X86_64)]
>
> ---------
> On Sun, 2026-04-19 at 16:18 -0400, John Iliffe wrote:
> > I am trying to update a book and adding new material causes the pages to reflow.  So far as I know
> > there is no style; this has been created over many years and many different word processors.
> >
> > When I add new material drawings and photos move down, often on top of the bottom margin of the
> > page.  As I reposition them the existing text disappears under the image and the captions come
> > apart
> > from the images.  Using the drop down and also the properties menus for the current container to
> > set
> > the location and padding does not resolve  the problem, even though I have ensured that the "Allow
> > Overlay" option is not checked.  Usually when this happens the anchor icon is not showing on the
> > screen, that is the anchor does not move with the container. Clicking on the "Align Objects" list
> > using "right" then "left" (or vice versa) only causes the image to move a few millimetres
> > suggesting
> > that the area in use is internal to the containing box but I can't see  any way to adjust that.
> >
> > This may be a legacy problem, I agree, but can anyone help?
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> >
> > John
> > ======

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