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How to ungroup in Publisher if ungroup is grayed out

Jane Booras 20 Reputation points
2025-11-30T15:24:01.9133333+00:00

Created a publisher document with graphics in boxes and text in a box. I grouped them. I now want to ungroup them to make some changes, but group and ungroup are grayed out. How can I fix this?

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    2025-11-30T15:24:08.3566667+00:00
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    If the "Ungroup" option is grayed out in Microsoft Publisher, it could be due to several reasons:

    1. Selection Issue: Ensure that you have the grouped object selected. If you click outside the group or select an individual element within the group, the option may become unavailable.
    2. Group Type: Sometimes, certain types of groups or objects may not support ungrouping. Check if the items you grouped are compatible for ungrouping.
    3. Locked Objects: If any of the objects within the group are locked or protected, you may not be able to ungroup them. Check the properties of the objects to ensure they are not locked.
    4. Publisher Version: Ensure that you are using a version of Publisher that supports grouping and ungrouping features. If you are using an older version, consider updating to the latest version.

    If none of these solutions work, try restarting Publisher or your computer, as this can sometimes resolve temporary glitches in the software.

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