I have a Calc file with rows 3.2cm high and including a column into which I wish to insert jpg images which are all 3cm high. When the spreadsheet was initially opened I was able to insert the images anchored to the cells. After closing the file and reopening it, the images have shifted down and slightly overlap the cells below, and they are no longer effectively anchored, and Format>Anchor indicates cell anchoring. Sorting the rows works for the text cells but the images seem anchored to the page. I have tried deleting the images and re-inserting using Picture>From File but no image is inserted and no feedback as to why not. I have tried inserting linked images but no images appear in the cells, though the links file looks OK according to the manual.

My objective is to create a spreadsheet inventory of household furniture etc, each entry to include a thumbnail photograph in jpg format, with dimensional, source, cost etc data, able to be selectively sorted and printed. It's all working except for the images. My preference is to have linked rather than embedded images, with linking the thumbnails but also including a text file reference to the original larger detailed images.

I'm running OS X 10.8.5 on a MacBook Pro and OO 4.1.0. I have spent over an hour "exploring" the internet and OO manuals etc, without getting any clearer idea of what's going on. (Time for a coffee and to turn to other issues!) Any advice will be much appreciated.

Mike Shearer
Townsville in Australia

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