How to Change the Text Wrapping Style for Pictures and Objects in Microsoft Word 2003

Newer word processors, like Word 2003, allow for users to easily insert a wide variety of pictures and or objects into their working documents. This feature is great for illustrating text with complimentary images. Additionally, users can determine the layout of the text and how it wraps around the placement of such images and objects.

Things You'll Need

• Microsoft Word

Instructions

1. Insert the picture or the object. Click on the “Insert” tab and then select “Picture” or “Object.” Browse to the desired file and insert it into the document.

2. Select the picture or the object. Click on the picture or the object to select it.

3. Access the formatting menu. Right click on the picture or the object and then select “Formatting.”

4. Open the layout menu. Click on the “Layout” tab to access this menu, once inside of the formatting menu.

5. Select the text wrapping style. You can select several text wrap presets, and all of them will be displayed in the preview box below. Click on the different text wrap icons to see how they will wrap the text around the image or the object. Click “Okay” when finished to implement the text wrap selection.

Tips & Warnings

• This feature is great for designing the professional layout of documents.

• Depending upon what settings you choose, your picture or object will appear above or beneath the text.