Inserting text into an inserted shape

Question

I am preparing a report.  I have inserted a photograph into the report, and I have inserted the same shape in several locations on the photograph.  I need to insert a number in each of the inserted shapes, but I cannot figure out how to do so.  I have tried using the "Help" instructions provided my Microsoft in Word, but those do not seem correct (or I am doing something wrong).  Does anyone know how to insert text into an inserted shape on an inserted photo?

Answer 1

Hi JMY61,

Are there any updates? Do you need further assistance?

Regards,

Tim

Answer 2

Hi JMY61,

To better understand the situation, I’d like to confirm the following things:

1. Do you mean the issue is related to a specific file or all reports?
2. Open Word>File>Account>capture a screenshot of all information under Product Information.
3. If it’s convenient, can you record a video (you may just use a mobile phone) for those 4 steps mentioned in your post (create a test post, insert a photo, insert small shape, cannot enter a number or letter )? I have sent you a private message to collect that video. You may find the message via the URL https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/privatemessages/list.

Best regards,

Tim

Answer 3

Thanks, Tim.

The solution you gave works when I insert text inside a shape that has been inserted into text (for example, when I insert text inside a shape that I have inserted into the text of a report I am writing); however, it does work for my current case in which I need to insert text inside a shape that I have inserted into (onto?) a photograph in a report. 

The following is a line-by-line of what I am doing and where I have been successful and unsuccessful:

1. Type a report using MSWord - successful
2. Insert photograph into report - successful
3. Insert small shape (oval, rectangle, etc.) into/onto photo at several locations - successful
4. Type text (number or letter) inside shape at each location on the photo - unsuccessful.

Any idea how I can achieve step 4?  I write many reports into which I insert photos, and the photos typically reflect various conditions that I need to bring to the readers' attention.  The ability to insert text inside the shapes that directs the readers to a legend or key would be a huge help.

Thanks for you any direction you may have.

Answer 4

Hi JMY61,

In Office 2016, you can select that shape>right-click it>Add Text>enter the number. Below are videos for your reference:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxIyZrRmDu0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HO\_5JAba-EY  Word 2010

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Best regards,

Tim