INSERTING AN IMAGE

Word allows the user to import images and graphics into the document. Some graphics can only be placed where the cursor allows, such as Pictures and Clip Art. Other graphics can be placed and moved freely around the page as you like, which is the case with Shapes. SmartArt and Charts are similar to Pictures and ClipArt in that the borders are limited to where the cursor can be placed, but within those borders the individual elements can be moved around freely like a Shape. Go to the Illustrations group on the Insert tab and click on the type of picture or graphic that you want to insert.

• From File: Select Picture; you will be prompted to browse and find the image.
• From Clip Art: Select Clip Art; the Task Pane will open up and prompt you to search for the Clip Art you want to use.
• From Shapes: Select Shapes; a menu will pop-up that allows you to select what Shape you want. Click where you want to place the shape.
• From SmartArt: Select SmartArt; a menu will pop-up that allows you to select what SmartArt you want.
• From Chart: Select Chart; a menu will pop-up that allows you to select what Chart you want.

EDITING A GRAPHIC

Once you've inserted an image that you like Word allows you to make simple adjustments and changes to the object. Word is NOT a graphics editor, if you want to make major changes it's better to use a actual image editor.

Editing a Picture or Clipart

• Select the image that you want to edit.
• On the Ribbon, a Format tab will appear as a Picture Tool. Select the Format tab and choose a tool or affect you want to apply to the shape.
• Choose what tool you would like to use to adjust the image.
• Click and Drag on the Blue handles to adjust the size of the shape.
• Another way to adjust the image is to use the right-click shortcut menu and click Format Picture.

Editing Shapes

• Select the shape that you want to edit.
• On the Ribbon, a Format tab will appear as a Drawing Tool. Select the Format tab and choose a tool or affect you want to apply to the shape.
• Click and Drag on the Blue handles to adjust the size of the shape.
• Click and Drag on the Green handle to rotate the shape.
• Click and Drag on the Yellow handle to change the appearance of the object.
• Use the right-click shortcut menu and click Format AutoShape.

Editing SmartArt

• Select the SmartArt graphic or element that you want to edit.
• On the Ribbon, a Design and Format tab will appear as a SmartArt Tools. Select either tab and choose a tools or affects you want use to change the appearance and features of the SmartArt.
• Click and Drag on the Border or Blue handles to adjust the size of the SmartArt or element.
• Click and Drag on the Green handle to rotate the shape.
• If there is a thumbnail of a "mountain and sun," you can click on it and browse for a picture to insert in the space provided.
• If there is two brackets with the word "[Text]," you can click on it and type there to add text.
• Use the right-click shortcut menu and click Format Object or Format Shape to edit a particular element the you have selected.

Editing Charts

• Select the Chart or Chart Element that you want to edit.
• On the Ribbon, a Design, Layout, and Format tab will appear as a Chart Tools. Select any tab and choose a tools or affects you want use to change the appearance and features of the Chart.
• Click and Drag on the Border or Blue handles to adjust the size of the Chart or element.
• Change the data in the Excel sheet that opens up with the chart to modify the chart data or click Edit Data in the Data group of the Design Tab
• Use the right-click shortcut menu and click Format Chart Area or Format Data Series or Format Data Labels to edit a particular element the you have selected.

Deleting Images

To Delete and image or graphic, just select that image and press the <Delete> button or right-click the image and click Cut to move it to the Clipboard.