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I want to learn how to move pictures and text around each other in a text box

Answer 1

You can set Text Wrapping for a picture but not if you put the picture inside a text box. Objects inside a text box must be "In line with text."

You can group an image and a text box, if you want to. Or you can wrap a text frame around an inline picture and an inline text paragraph. Use the Insert Horizontal Frame command which you can add to the Quick Access Toolbar.

Answer 2

In general, you should first take into account that a text box functions as a restricted container. When you insert an image directly into a text box, Word defaults its layout to In Line with Text, meaning the image behaves like a single large character of text. To change this, you should select the image and look for the Layout Options icon that appears near its upper right corner. From this menu, you can select Square or Tight to allow the text within that specific box to flow around the image's boundaries. Once a wrapping style is applied, you can click and drag the image to any position within the text box, and the internal text will automatically reposition itself.

If the standard layout options do not provide the precision you need inside a text box, you can use the Edit Wrap Points feature found under the Picture Format tab. By selecting Wrap Text and then Edit Wrap Points, you gain the ability to click and drag the red outline around your image. This is particularly useful for images with transparent backgrounds or irregular shapes, as it allows you to pull the text closer to specific parts of the graphic or push it further away. This level of control ensures that the text does not overlap with vital parts of your visual content while maintaining a professional flow.

Another effective method for managing text and images together is to avoid placing the image inside the text box entirely. Instead, you can place both the text box and the image directly on the document page and set both of their Layout Options to In Front of Text. This allows you to layer them manually. You can move the image over the text box and adjust the text box's internal margins or use the spacebar and enter keys to create a gap for the image. To ensure they stay together when you move them, hold the Ctrl key while clicking both objects, right-click, and select the Group command.

For more, refer to https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/wrap-text-and-move-pictures-in-word-becff26a-d1b9-4b9d-80f8-7e214557ca9f and https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/wrap-text-around-a-picture-in-word-bdbbe1fe-c089-4b5c-b85c-43997da64a12

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Marcin