Word 2013

Introduction

Video: Pictures and Text Wrapping

Watch the video (4:44).

Adding pictures to your document can be a great way to illustrate important information or add decorative accents to existing text. Used in moderation, pictures can improve the overall appearance of your document.

Optional: Download our Lesson 18 Practice Document.

To insert a picture from a file:

If you have a specific image in mind, you can insert a picture from a file. In our example, we'll insert a picture saved locally on our computer.

1. Place the insertion point where you want the image to appear.
   
   Placing the insertion point
2. Select the Insert tab on the Ribbon, then click the Pictures command.
   
   Clicking the Pictures command
3. The Insert Picture dialog box will appear. Select the desired image file, then click Insert.
   
   Selecting a picture to insert
4. The image will appear in the document.
   
   The inserted image

To resize an image, click and drag one of the corner sizing handles . The image will change size while keeping the same proportions. If you want to stretch it horizontally or vertically, you can use the side sizing handles .

Resizing an image