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How to Position Images in a Word Document
Use layout options to achieve the look you want
By Rebecca Johnson Rebecca Johnson Freelance Contributor Rebecca Johnson is a former freelance contributor to Lifewire and a Microsoft Office Certified Master Instructor who specializes in Microsoft Office products. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on January 22, 2021 Reviewed by Ryan Perian Reviewed by Ryan Perian Western Governors University Ryan Perian is a certified IT specialist who holds numerous IT certifications and has 12+ years' experience working in the IT industry support and management positions. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email MS Office Word Excel Powerpoint Outlook What to Know
Click and drag the image. To protect the text flow, select the image and go to Layout Options > Front of Text, Square, or Move With Text.Precision-move an image: Press Ctrl and use the arrow keys. Group images: press Ctrl, click each image, right-click, and select Group.Overlap images: Select an image and go to Layout Options > See more. Choose Allow overlap and select OK. Repeat as needed. This article explains how to reposition an image after you insert it into a Microsoft Word document. For example, you may want to overlap photos or set a specific text-wrapping pattern. Instructions cover Word for Microsoft 365, Word Online, Word 2019, Word 2016, and Word 2013. Use Layout Options in Word to Position Images
Positioning an image in Word usually requires only clicking it and dragging it where you want. That doesn't always work, however, because the text flow around the image may change in a way that doesn't look right for the document. If that happens, use the Layout Options to reposition the image. Select the image. Select Layout Options. Choose one of the text wrapping options. For example, if you want your picture to stay in a certain spot on the page in front of the text, select Front of Text and Fix position on page. If you want to wrap text around the image but have it move up and down on the page as needed, select Square and Move with text. Move an Image or Group of Images Precisely
To move an image a small amount to align it with another element in the document, select the image. Then, press and hold the Ctrl key while you press one of the arrow keys to move the picture in the direction you want it to go. To move several images in this manner at once, first group the images. To do that, press and hold Ctrl while you click each image, then right-click and choose Group. If you can't group the images, the images may be set to move inline with text. Go to the Layout Options and change the layout to any of the options in the With Text Wrapping section. Overlap Images in Word
It's not immediately apparent how to overlay photos in Word. Here's how to do it: Select an image. Select Layout Options > See more. Select the Allow overlap check box. Select OK. Repeat this process for each picture you want to overlap. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Add Line Numbers to a MS Word Document How to Change a Google Docs Background to a Picture How to Insert a PDF Into Word How to Insert a Page Break in Word How to Insert an Inline Image in an Outlook Message How to Insert a Page in Word How to Make a Brochure in Microsoft Word How to Hyperlink in Word Documents How to Use Microsoft Word How to Use Text Boxes in Microsoft Word How to Edit, Reposition, and Compress Images in Microsoft Word How to Delete a Blank Page in Word How to Make Flashcards on Word How to Insert Source Code Into a Word Document How to Insert a Document in Word How to Put Text on an Image in Photoshop Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies