From company logos to detailed scientific illustrations, there are many reasons to add an image to a Microsoft Word document. But how does this work? And how can you ensure your finished document looks professional? Check out our guide below for a few tips.
You have three main options for adding images in Microsoft Word:
You can access all these options by going to Insert > Illustrations on the main ribbon. This tab is also where you can find options for adding charts and tables to your document.
If you are adding images from your own computer:
This will add the picture (full size) in the place selected. You can also add an image from your computer by dragging the thumbnail into the document.
This option lets you import an image directly from the internet. To do so:
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This will add the selected image to your document. It will even add a makeshift caption, including the license for the picture. However, make sure you’re familiar with the rules about using copyrighted and Creative Commons images before you add other people’s pictures to your document.
For simple images, such as flow charts or arrows, it may be easier to use the “Shapes” and “SmartArt” in Microsoft Word. These are pre-set graphics that you can add at the click of a button:
These options offer a simple way to add visual elements to your document.
We won’t go into all the image formatting options available in Microsoft Word here. However, there are two main factors to consider when adding images to a document:
These options will help ensure the image looks tidy on the page. To remove an image from a document, meanwhile, simply select it and hit delete or backspace on your keyboard.
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