I want to modify a document that is used to as a automatic link to close most letters in our system.

The signature clock is defined to be

     Sincerely,
  --- ***************
   |  ***************
   |  ***************
|  |  ***************
 - - James 

where J and the astericks represent a signature saved a jpg.

The goals:
1. The signature block must print on one page
2. The bottom position of the "J" must be close to the bottom position of James.

What I have tried:
1. I used a 1x2 table and typed both the text and inserted the image - non floating - into the (1,2) cell. I cleared the Allow row to break across pages flag. This ensures the block always print on the same page.

However, this solution doesn't satisfy requirement 2.

2. I applied the same technique as in 1 and set the picture to float over the text.

The problem with this technique is that, when using a table, the image doesn't always keep its position relative to the Sincerely paragraph.

3. I just typed the text and inserted the image in the document. I set Keep with next for all but the last paragraphs.

This works almost 100% of the time but for some inexplicable reason, the picture sometimes moves away from its anchor.

We have a solution in place but it involves a non-trivial Word VBA routine and we were asked to remove all workaround code for solutions that can be implemented without code.


Does anyone have a solution that does not involve Word VBA?


We are using MS Word SR-2.
Upgrading our user base is not an option at this time.

TIA,
Daniel