From company logos to detailed scientific illustrations, there are many occasions for adding 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 and illustrations in Microsoft Word. These are as follows:
You can access all these options via the Illustrations section of the Insert tab on the main ribbon. This tab is also where you can find options for adding charts and tables to your document.
To insert an image from your own computer in a document:
This will add the picture (full size) in the place selected. You can also add an image from your computer by clicking and dragging the image file from its folder into the document.
To import an image directly from the internet, simply:
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This will add the selected image to your document. It will even add a makeshift caption, including the licence 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 images to your document.
For simple images, such as flow charts or arrows, it may be easier to use the ‘Shapes’ and ‘SmartArt’ options 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 key factors to consider whenever you add an image to a document:
Using 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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