I need Microsoft Word help!

Hello,
I need some help with Microsoft word. I can't figure out what is wrong. I have always been able to insert graphics into microsoft word and move them where I would want them to go, now I can't move them. I can still insert them just fine, but when I click on them to move them say over to the right or left a little bit a funny box appears around it and it won't let me move it. This box is like when you want to re-size it...you can make it bigger or smaller from the corners.
I haven't changed anything that I know of. I
have Windows 98 and Microsoft Word 2000
I sure hope someone can help me out...I love to put graphics with my recipes and move them where I would like for them to go.
Thanks for any help
SuzyQ

 

Have you made the picture toolbar available by clicking on View, Toolbars then Picture? Once you see that toolbar you should be able to click the icon for Tight or Above and Below or Sqaure. That should allow you to move the graphic and have the words where you want them. What is the association extension of the graphics you use? (.jpg, .gif, etc) Mrs. Rancher

 

Thank You...I will give this a try!