How to Wrap Text Around a Picture in Word 2003

Microsoft Word 2003 has a feature in place to make sure the pictures you put in your document fit in line with the text you type. Wrapping text will make the picture you select fit seamlessly, as it uses the image as an anchor point on the page but does not leave the amount of white space it normally would. Here is how to wrap text around a picture in Word 2003.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Word 2003
• Computer

1. Open Microsoft Word by clicking on the “Start” button and selecting “Microsoft Word.” Type the text you will need in the document. Apply styles if necessary.

2. Select the picture you want to put in the document. Choose “Picture” from the “Insert” menu on the “Standard” task bar on top of the screen. Choose the location of the file from here.

3. Adjust the size of the picture by selecting the “Crop” tool on the picture menu. This allows you to contour the image to appropriately fit the page.

4. Double-click on the picture when it is placed in the appropriate location on the page. In the “Format Picture” menu that appears, click on the “Tight” option. Select the alignment of the picture in this menu as well. Center alignment will put it in the middle of the page.

5. Check the picture to make sure the text is in an acceptable and even distance from the picture. Adjust the picture to make sure its size and positioning are in the best place possible. Changes still can be made in regards to its location on the page.

Tips & Warnings

• Moving pictures around and changing their positioning affects the text in the rest of the section. Make sure you check the remaining text to see if anything is out of position.
• The size of the picture can affect its positioning. Make sure you have cropped it down enough where it fits in a sense of balance on the page.
• Save your work each time you stop.
• Save each edited photo after cropping so you have another version of the image in case you need it again at some point.