To edit a photo inserted into a Google Doc, you typically utilize the integrated drawing tool. This allows you to access various editing capabilities within a dedicated window.
Editing an image directly within Google Docs is facilitated through its drawing features. Instead of having complex photo-editing software built-in, Google Docs leverages a separate but integrated drawing environment where image manipulations can be performed.
The Process for Editing Images
Once you have an image placed in your Google Doc, you can initiate the editing process:
- Select the Image: Begin by clicking directly on the image you wish to modify within your document.
- Access the Editor: After selecting the image, you will typically see an option or link appear, often labelled edit or similar, which opens the drawing editor.
- Utilize the Drawing Window Tools: This action opens a drawing window. It is in the drawing window that you will find the tools necessary to edit the image as you prefer. These tools may include options for cropping, rotating, adding shapes, text overlays, borders, and more, although complex photo manipulations like color correction or filters are usually limited compared to dedicated photo editors.
- Apply and Insert: Once you have completed your edits using the tools in the drawing window, click on the “save and close” button on the upper right side. This action saves your changes and automatically insert[s] the edited image in the main body of the document, replacing the original version.
Re-editing Your Image
If you review the image in your document and feel that more editing is required, the process is simple. Just click on the image, and you'll see an edit link appear again. Clicking this link will reopen the drawing window with your previously edited image, allowing you to make further adjustments before saving and closing once more.
This approach centralizes image editing within a familiar drawing interface, making it accessible directly from your document workflow.
