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The easiest way to add an image in Microsoft Word is to click the Insert tab, click Pictures , choose whether to add a picture from your computer or the web, and select your image. You can also add an image by pasting it from another app or dragging and dropping it from another location.

Quick Steps

  1. Click the Insert tab.
  2. Click Pictures .
  3. Select the location of your image.
  4. Select the image and click Insert .

For popular FAQs on adding images in Word, jump to more common questions .

Method 1
Method 1 of 3:

Using the Insert Command

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  1. Do so near the place you want to insert the picture.
  2. It's at the top of the window.
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    • In some versions of Word, you may need to click Insert in the menu bar at the top of the screen, then select Pictures .
    • Click From File… to locate and select the image file on your computer.
    • Click Photo Browser… if you want Word to search for image files on your computer.
  3. The image will be placed in the Word document where you clicked.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 3:

Copying and Pasting

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  1. It can be from the Web, another document, or your photos library.
    • If your Mac doesn't have a right click function, Control +click or click with two fingers on your trackpad.
  2. Do so near the place you want to insert the picture.
  3. The image will be placed in the Word document where you clicked.
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Method 3
Method 3 of 3:

Dragging and Dropping

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  1. Find the image file on your computer in a folder, a window, or on your desktop.
  2. The image will be placed in the Word document where you dropped it.
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Common Questions

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 .

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).

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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1. Click Insert .
2. Click Pictures .
3. Select a location.
4. Select the image.
5. Click Insert .

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