Adding pictures can make your document more interesting. It helps explain information and adds a decorative touch. When used wisely, pictures improve the document's appearance.

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Inserting a Picture from a File

If you already have a picture saved, you can insert it into your document. Follow these steps:

  1. Click where you want the picture to appear.

  2. Go to the Insert tab in the Ribbon.

  3. Click on Pictures.

  4. The Insert Picture box will open. Find the folder where your picture is saved.

  5. Select the picture and click Insert.

The picture will now appear in your document.

Resizing an Image

To resize the image, click on it. Drag the corner handles to make it bigger or smaller while keeping its shape. Use the side handles if you want to stretch it.

Changing Text Wrapping

When you insert a picture, it may be hard to move it freely. This happens because the text wrapping is set to In Line with Text. Changing the setting helps you place the image where you want.

Wrapping Text Around an Image

  1. Click on the image. The Format tab will appear.

  2. Go to the Wrap Text option in the Arrange group.

  3. Choose a text wrapping style.

    • In Front of Text lets you move the image freely.
    • Click More Layout Options for more settings.

Now, the text will wrap around the image, and you can move it anywhere. Alignment guides will help you position the image.


Using Predefined Text Wrapping

Predefined text wrapping settings place the image at specific positions on the page. The text will adjust around the image, making it easy to read.

Inserting Online Pictures

If you don’t have the right picture on your computer, you can find one online. Word offers two ways to insert online pictures:

  1. OneDrive – Use pictures saved in your OneDrive or linked accounts like Facebook and Flickr.

  2. Bing Image Search – Find pictures online. Bing shows images under Creative Commons licenses, but always check usage rights before adding them.

Steps to Insert an Online Picture

  1. Click where you want the image.

  2. Go to the Insert tab.

  3. Click Online Pictures.
  4. Choose Bing Image Search or OneDrive.

  5. Type a search term and press Enter.

  6. Select a picture and click Insert.

The picture will now appear in your document.

Important Note

Before using online pictures, make sure you have the legal rights to use them. Many images are protected by copyright, so always check their terms of use.