How to Place Images in Microsoft Word the Way You Want

Insert a picture in Word, PowerPoint, or Excel

1. Click the location in your document where you want to insert a picture.
2. On the Insert tab, click Pictures.
3. Select the option you want to use for inserting pictures.

1. How do you move a picture wherever you want on Microsoft Word?
2. How do you arrange pictures in Word?
3. What is the best way to position an image within the main body of a Word document?
4. How can I put two pictures side by side?
5. How do I put two pictures next to each other in Word?
6. How do you layout multiple pictures in Word?
7. Where is the position command in Word?
8. Why is Word so difficult?
9. Why do we use position tool in MS Word?
10. How do I lock a picture in Word so it doesn't move?
11. Where is layout options in Word?
12. How do you move an object in Word?

How do you move a picture wherever you want on Microsoft Word?

Open Layout Options

1. Select a picture.
2. Select the Layout Options icon.
3. Choose the layout options you want: To bring your picture in front of the text and set it so it stays at a certain spot on the page, select In Front of Text (under With Text Wrapping), and then select Fix position on page.

How do you arrange pictures in Word?

Hold down Shift and use the mouse or touchpad to select the objects that you want to align. Select Shape Format or Picture Format. Select Align. If you don't see Align on the Shape Format tab, select Arrange, and then choose Align.

What is the best way to position an image within the main body of a Word document?

In your document, select the object with which you want to work, switch to the “Layout” menu, and then click the “Position” button. That button also appears on the “Format” menu of the Ribbon and works the same way.

How can I put two pictures side by side?

How do I put 2 photos side by side in the same photo in my Google Photos folder or Android phone's photo library? You can create a Collage. From the web interface click on the “+ Create” button at the top of the screen and select Collage. Pick the two photos you want side-by-side and click Done.

How do I put two pictures next to each other in Word?

Click and drag the first image to where you want it on the page. Release the mouse button. Click and drag the second image next to the first, where you want it to align. As the sides come close to each other, Word will automatically snap the second image into place next to the first.

How do you layout multiple pictures in Word?

Hold down the Ctrl key and select each picture. Right-click the multiple-picture selection, choose Group from the contextual submenu and then choose Group again.

Where is the position command in Word?

On the Format tab, click the Position command in the Arrange group. A drop-down menu of predefined image positions will appear. Select the desired image position. The image will adjust in the document, and the text will wrap around it.

Why is Word so difficult?

Word has awful usability. Some tools and options are hard to find. For example, simple task like page numbering has poor options and even really basic ones are hidden. The other thing is that you cannot simply click yourself into spot where you want to go.

Why do we use position tool in MS Word?

Word, as you know, allows you to insert pictures into your documents. When you insert a picture, it is basically placed where your insertion point is located. You have total control, however, over where your picture is positioned on a page.

How do I lock a picture in Word so it doesn't move?

Click on the Picture Position tab. Under both the Horizontal and Vertical selections, select Absolute Position, and pick "Page" from the drop-down menu at the right. Also, click on the checkbox that says "Lock anchor." Now, your pictures won't move around the page.

Where is layout options in Word?

The layout options and compatibility options in Word 2007 and later versions are found near the bottom of the Word Options dialog box > Advanced category. This illustration shows the options found in Word 2013, 2016, 2019, and Word for Microsoft 365.

How do you move an object in Word?

Move a picture, shape, text box, or WordArt

1. Drag it to the new location.
2. Press and hold Ctrl while pressing an arrow key to move in small increments.
3. Press and hold Shift while you drag it to move the object horizontally or vertically only.