There are two commands you can use to wrap text around images in Microsoft Word. Use Wrap Text to choose the way in which text will wrap around the object. Use Position to choose the position of the object on the page, and the text will automatically wrap around the image. Show
This feature works the same in all modern versions of Microsoft Word: 2010, 2013, and 2016. To wrap text around an image using the Wrap Text command:
To position text around an image using the Position command:
Learning Objectives
Notice that wherever the image is placed, the line spacing dramatically increases to fit the size of the picture. This is because images are treated as an inline text character. In other words, Word treats the image like it would treat any word or letter of text. You can change this by applying a text wrap. Text wrap causes all of the text to wrap around the image so that the image does not interfere with line spacing. Text wrap There are a couple of ways to get to the text wrap options and apply a text wrap. Method 1: Quick ApplyClick the box to the right of the image with a rainbow-shaped icon. Method 2: Format TabWhen you click on the image, the Format tab will appear in the ribbon. From the Format tab, you can choose Warp Text. Method 3: PositionGo to Format>Position for options that not only apply text wrap but also position the image on the page. Position in Top Center with Square Text Wrapping Text Wrap OptionsRegardless of which method you use, the text wrap options are the same. The text wrap you will probably use the most is the square text wrap, but there are other text wraps too.
After the text wrap is applied, you can click and drag the image to anywhere in the document, and the text will wrap around it accordingly. Practice QuestionHow can you tell if an image is an inline graphic?the image to determine how it can be used legally. How can you tell if an image is an inline graphic? adding spaces or tabs, or by applying alignment settings.
Why would you add alternative text information to a picture in your document?Alt Text helps people with visual impairments understand pictures and other graphical content. When someone uses a screen reader to view documents, they will hear Alt Text; without Alt Text, they will only know they've reached a picture without knowing what the picture shows.
Which key will demote the text and shape when using the text pane?You can also demote and promote shapes from within the task pane. With the insertion point in the task pane, press the Tab key to demote a shape. Press the Backspace key (or Shift+Tab) to promote a shape.
Which tool should you use to cut away certain portions of a selected picture?Select the lasso tool from Photoshop's toolbox menu. When you click the lasso, you'll have the option to choose the regular lasso, the polygonal lasso or the magnetic lasso – each one works a little differently, but they all let you outline a shape.
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