Let's
start with "Word". Open a word document normally, type the text
you want in the document, now we will insert an image into the document.
From the menu bar select "Insert" then "picture" as show in
the image on the right.The use of photos and other images in documents whether it be in a word document a card developed in publisher or an excel spreadsheet the method of formatting the image remains the same.
Whether the image is stored on a floppy diskette or part of an office program again the formatting is still the same.
Let's
start with "Word". Open a word document normally, type the text
you want in the document, now we will insert an image into the document.
From the menu bar select "Insert" then "picture" as show in
the image on the right.
Here you a given a choice to select "Clip Art" or "From File".
Let's choose "From File".
If you have a photo saved on floppy diskette this is when you insert the floppy into the drive.
Ok now select "From File", you will be presented with another window titled "Insert Picture" defaulting to "My Pictures". This is the windows default location for acquiring images stored on a computer.
If you are using a floppy diskette you will need to change the location where the image is stored.
(See opening files stored on floppy diskettes.)
For
this exercise we will use an image stored in the current location. I have
selected the image "cota" and a sample of the image is displayed on
the right of the window.
Next click on "Insert" on the bottom right of the window and the image will be inserted into the document at the current document cursor location.
If this position is not where you want it to be the image can be moved to the location desired.
Ok, to achieve this first the image must be selected.
Click on the image, the image will become highlighted, from the menu bar select "Format" then "Picture".
A format picture window will open displaying several options for you to manipulate the image.
The "Layout" option is used to
enable you to control how the image will be displayed in the document.
Click on "Layout" and the window will display a result simular to the image on the right.
Below the tab options are displayed "Wrapping style", these are a series of images demonstrating how the image will appear in the document.
Examine each image closely and the description will indicate how the text will align with the image.
All of these options can be used in a document it depends on your desired presentation and the importance of the image.
The "In front of text" option would place the image over your text. So any text behind the image would be hidden and unreadable.
For this reason I will choose "Square", this will place the text around the image so both the image and text are visible. Below the "Wrapping style" a "Horizontal alignment" option this helps you position the image within the document, the choices being "Left, Centre, Right and Other".
Using left, right or centre will place the image in either position within the confines of the documents margins. Choosing "other" allows a random position for the image, thus allowing free movement of the image.
Next you may wish to resize the image to fit in the document. This process is demonstrated in this user guide as all of the images have been manipulated to suit the presentation.
All of these images are screen dumps of the actual program window, they are copied and pasted into this page then saved as part of this publication.
OK,
highlight the image by clicking on the image and a box will form around the
image like the one on the left.
You will notice a series of little blocks at intervals on the outer edge of the box, at these points you can resize the image.
Simply place the mouse cursor on one of the little blocks, the cursor will change to a double arrow, this indicates you can move the image outer edge.
Now if you desire to keep the image in its current aspect ratio (the shape and height of the objects within the image) you will need to hold down the shift key whilst you click and hold the mouse button down whilst moving the little block.
This might seem a chore, it becomes easier with practice. The reason for this is if you move the block without holding the shift key down the image shape (aspect ratio) will distort.
Note:
This can be easily demonstrated with a circle. The circle image is
highlighted, then it is resized by moving one of the little blocks on the outer
edge.
As it is resized the circle changes to an ellipse therefore changing the aspect ratio.
By holding down the shift key prior to the move, the circle will reduce or increase without changing its shape.
You can resize the picture within the "Format picture" option by choosing the size tab, then changing the "Height and Width" options. This window also has the option to lock the aspect ratio.
There are other option available in this format to place boarders around the image, change the colour of the boarder, crop the picture or change the image type.
We will not be discussing these options here. Further information can be obtained from the help files within word.
Ok, next, to reposition the image to another
place in the document, highlight the image once again, move the mouse cursor
over the image edge the cursor will change to a four pointed arrow.
Whilst still holding down the mouse key move the cursor and the image will follow the cursor position.
Once the mouse button is released the image will default to that position in the document.
