How to Insert an Image in Microsoft Word: Best Tips & Tricks

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Do you want to add some pictures to your Microsoft Word document? Images can be added from your device, Microsoft's stock photos, and even the internet. Pictures can be uploaded through the Insert menu, copied and pasted, or dragged and dropped. Here's how to add an image in Word using your Windows or Mac computer.

Quick Steps

  1. Click the Insert tab.
  2. Click Pictures .
  3. Select an image location option.
  4. Select the image.
  5. Click Insert .
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Using the Insert Menu

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  1. You can always move the image later if desired.
  2. It's at the top of the window.
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  3. This is in the Insert menu.
  4. You can choose to add an image from your computer, a stock image, or an image from the internet. [1]
    • On Windows, you can select:
      • This Device
      • Stock Images
      • Online Pictures
    • On Mac, you can select:
      • Photo Browser
      • Picture from File
      • Online Pictures
  5. Depending on your selection, you'll need to navigate your computer for the file or search the internet or stock images.
  6. The image will be placed in the Word document where you clicked.
    • You can also drag and drop the image file onto your document.
    • Click and hold on the photo to move it or drag it to another location. You can also resize the image by dragging the sizing handles (squares) outwards or inwards. To keep the picture's proportions, hold down Shift as you drag.
    • You can edit the image further by double-clicking the picture. This will open more editing tools in a side panel.
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Using Copy and Paste

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  1. It can be from the Web, another document, or your photo library.
  2. On Mac, you'll need to control-click .
  3. This will be in the drop-down menu.
  4. On Mac, use a control-click. Do so near the place you want to insert the picture.
  5. The image will be placed in the Word document where you clicked.
    • Click and hold on the photo to move it or drag it to another location. You can also resize the image by dragging the sizing handles (squares) outwards or inwards. To keep the picture's proportions, hold down Shift as you drag.
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Using Drag and Drop

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  1. The image file can be in a folder, a window, or on your desktop.
    • Make sure you have your Word document open.
  2. This will select it.
  3. The image will be placed in the Word document where you dropped it.
    • Click and hold on the photo to move it or drag it to another location. You can also resize the image by dragging the sizing handles (squares) outwards or inwards. To keep the picture's proportions, hold down Shift as you drag.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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  1. 1
    How do I copy and paste a picture to Word? Right-click or control-click an image on a website or other location and select Copy . Then, right-click or control-click your Word document and select Paste .
  2. 2
    How do I copy and paste an image without right-clicking? Click or tap the image, then press Ctrl + C (Windows) or Command + C (Mac). To paste, click the desired location, then press Ctrl + V (Windows) or Command + V (Mac).
  3. 3
    What is the difference between Paste and Paste Special in Word? Paste simply pastes an image, text, or other content into your document in its original format. Paste Special allows you to paste data into your document and change the formatting to match the current document.
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    How do I flip the whole image?
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    Click on the image and press Format. Then press Rotate, and then choose either Flip Horizontal or Flip Vertical.
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    How to get clip art on Word?
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    Go to the "Insert" tab, which is in between "Home" and "Page Layout." Then, click on the button that says "Clip Art" on it (between picture and shapes). A sidebar should pop up on the right. From there, search for the picture you want. When you have found the picture, double click it and the picture should appear in your word document.
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    What do I do if I can't import graphics into my Word document?
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    Put the cursor in document where you want the graphic/photo. Click on "insert," then choose "pictures." This should bring up your photos. Click on the one you want in the document, and it will be there.
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      2. Click Pictures .
      3. Select a location.
      4. Select the image.
      5. Click Insert .

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