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How Can You Wrap the Text Around a Picture?

Published in Text Wrapping 2 mins read

You can wrap text around a picture by selecting the image and using the "Wrap Text" option found under the formatting tabs.

Step-by-Step Guide to Text Wrapping

Wrapping text around a picture in a document allows the surrounding text to flow neatly around the image, improving the visual layout and readability of your content. Based on the provided reference, here are the exact steps to achieve this:

  1. Select the Picture or Object: Click directly on the picture or drawing object you want to wrap text around. This action makes the relevant formatting tools available.
  2. Access Formatting Tabs: Once the picture or object is selected, navigate to either the Picture Format tab or the Shape Format tab in the ribbon, depending on the type of graphic you've inserted.
  3. Locate the Arrange Group: Within the Picture Format or Shape Format tab, look for the Arrange group. This group contains tools for positioning and layering objects.
  4. Select Wrap Text: Inside the Arrange group, click on the Wrap Text option.

It's worth noting, as mentioned in the reference, that if your application window is wide enough, the Wrap Text option might be displayed directly on the Picture Format or Shape Format tab without needing to go into the Arrange group first.

After clicking Wrap Text, a menu will appear with various options for how the text should wrap (e.g., Square, Tight, Through, Top and Bottom, Behind Text, In Front of Text). You can then select the style that best suits your layout needs.

Where to Find the Option

To reiterate the location based on the reference:

  • Primary Tabs: Picture Format or Shape Format
  • Group: Arrange
  • Specific Option: Wrap Text

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