Removing the background from an image in Word 2007 allows you to isolate the subject of a picture, making it easier to integrate into documents or layer with other elements.
Here's how you can remove the background directly within Microsoft Word 2007, utilizing its built-in tools:
Step-by-Step Guide to Background Removal
Follow these simple steps to get started:
- Select the Image: First, click on the image you want to modify within your Word document. This will make the picture tools available.
- Access the Format Tab: Once the image is selected, a new tab will appear on the ribbon called "Format" under "Picture Tools." Go to the “Format” tab on the ribbon.
- Find the Remove Background Tool: Look for the "Adjust" group on the "Format" tab. Click on the “Remove Background” button in the “Adjust” group.
- Define the Area to Keep: When you click "Remove Background," Word will make an initial guess about which parts of the image are background. A dashed-line rectangle appears around the picture with handles at its corners and sides. The area colored purple is marked for removal. The area in its original color will be kept.
- Refine the Selection: To get the best result, you'll need to fine-tune Word's selection. You can fine-tune your selection by dragging the handles or using the auto tools.
- Dragging Handles: Adjust the dashed-line rectangle by dragging its corner or side handles to include more of the foreground subject or exclude large areas of background.
- Using Tools: Often, you'll need more precise control. Look for tools that allow you to mark areas to keep or mark areas to remove. Click and drag over the parts of the image that Word incorrectly marked as background (to keep) or incorrectly kept as foreground (to remove).
- Keep or Discard Changes: Once you are satisfied with the selection (the foreground you want to keep is visible, and the background you want to remove is purple), click "Keep Changes" on the ribbon. If you want to start over, click "Discard All Changes".
By following these steps, you can effectively remove the background from your images directly within Word 2007, preparing them for use in your document.
