Learn about Wrap Text in Word – Customize image layout with Wrap Text in Word

Adding images can make your text more lively and engaging. To arrange the layout of images in Microsoft Word, there is a feature called Wrap Text. This article will guide you on how to customize the position and layout of images using Wrap Text in Word to create a unique and professional document.

What is Wrap Text in Word?

Wrap Text is a built-in feature in Microsoft Word that formats the position of images in the text. The Wrap Text tool in Word will appear every time you insert an image into a Word document and provides multiple options for you to adjust the position of the image in your document.

Steps to Insert Images and Use Wrap Text in Word

Guide to insert images and adjust image size

Step 1: Place your cursor where you want to insert the image in the document.

Step 2: On the Ribbons toolbar, click on Insert and select Picture.

Under the Picture tab, there are 3 image source options:

• This Device: Navigates to My PC to choose an image from your computer, then click Insert to insert the image.
• Stock Images: Navigates to Word’s image library, where you can enter the type of image you want in the Search box to find relevant images.
• Online Pictures: Navigates to Microsoft’s Bing Image Search browser, where you can enter the type of image you want in the Search box and click Insert to insert it into your document.

Step 3: To resize the image, there are 2 options:

• Click and drag the circular handles at the corners of the image to resize while maintaining the aspect ratio.
• Click and drag the circular handles in the middle of the edges of the image to adjust the width and height of the image. Note that this method may distort some images.

Adjust Image Position with Wrap Text

Step 1: After inserting the image, right-click on the image and select Wrap Text in the image menu or click left mouse button > select Picture Format on the Ribbon toolbar > select Wrap Text in the Arrange group.

Step 2: With the available popular Wrap Text options, you can hover the mouse over these options to preview the Wrap Text effect on the document. If you like any option, click the left mouse button to select it.

In addition to the available Wrap Text options, you can click on More Layout Options… to customize the image layout in the document.

Step 3: Once you have chosen the appropriate layout, you can click on the image and drag it to the desired position.

While moving the image, a Layout Options button will appear, with 2 items that you need to note:

• Move with text: The image will move with the text if you add or delete any text content.
• Fix position on page: The image will remain in its position on the document regardless of any added or deleted text content.

Popular Wrap Text Options in Word

Microsoft Word provides numerous available options. Let’s take a look at these options to choose the appropriate layout for the image in the document:

• Square: This option wraps the image with text in a square and regular manner. It is commonly used in press releases, reports, etc.
• Tight: This option is similar to Square, with a slight difference that Tight makes the text closer to the image, creating a more intimate effect between the image and text.
• In front of text: The image will overlap the text and cover part of the text. This option is usually only used to easily move the position of the image.
• Behind text: Unlike In front of text, this option moves the image below the layer of text. If you use this option, you may need to blur the image to see the content clearly.
• Top and bottom: The image will be placed on a separate line, with text above and below the image. The left and right sides of the image won’t be wrapped by text.
• Through: This option is similar to Square and Tight, but the image will be closer to the text.
• Edit wrap point: Allows you to customize the layout and distance of the image in relation to the text.

Conclusion

The Wrap Text feature in Word only provides basic support for adjusting the position and display style of text in the document. Before adjusting the image using this feature, you can use additional software such as Photoshop to have high-quality images. Through this article, hopefully, you have a better understanding of the Wrap Text tool and its application in the process of editing text in Microsoft Word.