{"id":296840,"date":"2021-07-12T17:24:48","date_gmt":"2021-07-12T14:24:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-freely-move-pictures-in-microsoft-word\/"},"modified":"2021-07-12T17:24:48","modified_gmt":"2021-07-12T14:24:48","slug":"how-to-freely-move-pictures-in-microsoft-word","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-freely-move-pictures-in-microsoft-word\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Freely Move Pictures in Microsoft Word"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a393fed7daff\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a393fed7daff\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-freely-move-pictures-in-microsoft-word\/#Make_a_Picture_Freely_Move_in_a_Word_Document\" >Make a Picture Freely Move in a Word Document<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-freely-move-pictures-in-microsoft-word\/#Make_All_Future_Pictures_Freely_Move_in_a_Word_Document\" >Make All Future Pictures Freely Move in a Word Document<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Freely Move Pictures in Microsoft Word&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-731034\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/microsoft_word_hero_1200x675.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Microsoft Word Logo\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>By default, you can\u2019t freely move pictures (by drag-and-drop) to any position in a Microsoft Word document without also placing them somewhere in the text. But with a small change, you can drag images anywhere. Here\u2019s how.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_a_Picture_Freely_Move_in_a_Word_Document\"><\/span>Make a Picture Freely Move in a Word Document<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using the method below, you can move a picture anywhere you want in your Word document\u2014outside of the normal flow of text. You can even place the picture on top of an existing block of text if you want.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll use a blank document to do this. Start by opening Microsoft Word on your Windows or Mac computer. On Word\u2019s first screen, select \u201cBlank Document\u201d to create a new document.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-734543\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/1-word-new-document.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click &quot;Blank document&quot; in Word's main interface.\" width=\"650\" height=\"340\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In Word\u2019s editing window that opens, click the \u201cInsert\u201d tab at the top.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-734544\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2-word-insert-tab.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Access the &quot;Insert&quot; tab in Word.\" width=\"650\" height=\"302\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the \u201cInsert\u201d tab under the \u201cIllustrations\u201d section, click Pictures &gt; This Device. This lets you add a picture from your computer.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-734546\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/3-word-insert-pictures.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click Pictures &gt; This Device in Word.\" width=\"650\" height=\"394\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Use the \u201cFile Explorer\u201d window that opens to navigate to the folder containing your picture. Double-click the picture to add it to your Word document.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-734547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/4-select-picture.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Double-click a picture to add it to a Word document.\" width=\"650\" height=\"268\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Back on Word\u2019s editing screen, right-click the image that you just added and select Wrap Text &gt; In Front of Text from the menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-734549 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/5-word-wrap-text.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select Wrap Text &gt; In Front of Text from Word's context menu.\" width=\"650\" height=\"415\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Your picture is now freely movable. Drag and drop it anywhere you want in your document.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-734702\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/11-dragable-photo-word.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"A picture placed on a block of text in Microsoft Word.\" width=\"650\" height=\"214\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_All_Future_Pictures_Freely_Move_in_a_Word_Document\"><\/span>Make All Future Pictures Freely Move in a Word Document<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to make all of your future pictures freely move in your Word documents, you can modify an option in Word\u2019s settings menu. To do so, first, open Microsoft Word on your Windows or Mac computer.<\/p>\n<p>On Word\u2019s main screen in the lower-left corner, click \u201cOptions.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_note\"><p><strong>Note:<\/strong> If you\u2019re on Word\u2019s document editing screen instead, click \u201cFile\u201d at the top to see the \u201cOptions\u201d option.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-734550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/6-word-options.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Options&quot; in Word.\" width=\"650\" height=\"419\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the \u201cWord Options\u201d window, select \u201cAdvanced\u201d in the sidebar on the left.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-734551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/7-word-advanced-options.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Advanced&quot; on Word's &quot;Word Options&quot; window.\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Scroll down the right pane to the \u201cCut, Copy, and Paste\u201d section. In this section, find the \u201cInsert\/Paste Pictures As\u201d option and click the drop-down menu next to it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-734552\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/8-insert-picture-menu.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Insert\/paste pictures as&quot; in Word's &quot;Word Options&quot; window.\" width=\"650\" height=\"248\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select \u201cIn Front of Text\u201d in the drop-down menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-734553\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/9-in-front-of-text.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose &quot;In front of text&quot; from the &quot;Insert\/paste pictures as&quot; drop-down menu.\" width=\"650\" height=\"286\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cOK\u201d at the bottom of the \u201cWord Options\u201d window to close the window.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-734554\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/10-save-word-options.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click &quot;OK&quot; on Word's &quot;Word Options&quot; window to save settings.\" width=\"650\" height=\"305\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s it. From now on, Word will allow you to freely move pictures on top of text in your documents.<\/p>\n<p>If you ever need to remove many images from your Word document, it\u2019s easy to remove all of them at once. This handy tip can save you a lot of time in the future. 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