{"id":546248,"date":"2023-01-31T19:00:13","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T16:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/8-microsoft-word-tips-for-professional-looking-documents\/"},"modified":"2023-01-31T19:00:13","modified_gmt":"2023-01-31T16:00:13","slug":"8-microsoft-word-tips-for-professional-looking-documents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/8-microsoft-word-tips-for-professional-looking-documents\/","title":{"rendered":"#8 Microsoft Word Tips for Professional Looking Documents"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 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-6a2e0bd16d8ac\" 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 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/8-microsoft-word-tips-for-professional-looking-documents\/#Position_Images_Between_Text_and_Paragraphs\" >Position Images Between Text and Paragraphs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/8-microsoft-word-tips-for-professional-looking-documents\/#Use_Alignment_Tools_for_Images_and_Objects\" >Use Alignment Tools for Images and Objects<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9C8_Microsoft_Word_Tips_for_Professional_Looking_Documents%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;8 Microsoft Word Tips for Professional Looking Documents&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-731034\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" 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\"\/><\/p>\n<p>As you probably already know, Microsoft Word gives you plenty of tools for composing and formatting most any type of document. But which of these features should you use to create professional looking documents? Here are several helpful tips.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choose_the_Right_Font_for_the_Job\"><\/span>Choose the Right Font for the Job<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whether you create a business document or college paper, pick an easy-to-read font.<\/p>\n<p>If you plan to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/793565\/how-to-print-double-sided-in-word\/\">print the document, you can choose a serif font like Times New Roman or Georgia. As the name implies, serif letters have serifs, which you might call wings or tails, that make the font look more ornate. These appear nicely on printed pieces.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-859168\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/TimesNewRomanGeorgia-WordTipsProfessionalDocuments.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Times New Roman and Georgia\" width=\"325\" height=\"125\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>For digital documents, go for a sans serif font instead like Arial or Calibri. These font styles don\u2019t have serifs (wings or tails) which make them easier to read on computer or mobile device screens.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-859169\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ArialCalibri-WordTipsProfessionalDocuments.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Arial and Calibri\" width=\"190\" height=\"125\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To change the font style, along with the size and color, head to the Home tab and Fonts section of the ribbon.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-859172\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/HomeFontStyleSize-WordTipsProfessionalDocuments.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Font style and size on the Home tab\" width=\"650\" height=\"147\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To change the default font for all documents, open the Font launcher using the small arrow in the bottom right corner.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-859171\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/HomeFontLauncher-WordTipsProfessionalDocuments.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Arrow to open the Font launcher\" width=\"650\" height=\"147\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Make your selection, pick \u201cSet as Default,\u201d and \u201cOK.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-859170\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/DefaultFont-WordTipsProfessionalDocuments.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Set as Default in the Font window\" width=\"444\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" 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=\"Adjust_the_Margins_Appropriately\"><\/span>Adjust the Margins Appropriately<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have a requirement for the margins, you can set them to the exact sizes you need easily. If not, the standard is one inch for all four sides. Depending on the type of document you\u2019re creating, you may want smaller margins to accommodate tables or diagrams. In this case, you can go with the narrow <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/447480\/how-to-change-page-margins-in-word\/\">margin settings at one-half inch on each side.<\/p>\n<p>To adjust the margins, go to the Layout tab and open the Margins drop-down menu to make your selection.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-859174\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/LayoutMargins-WordTipsProfessionalDocuments.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Margins menu on the Layout tab\" width=\"271\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>For margins at exact sizes, choose Custom Margins at the bottom of the list. Enter the measurements at the top, including the gutter if you like, and click \u201cOK\u201d to save the changes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-859173\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/PageSetupMargins-WordTipsProfessionalDocuments.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Margin settings in the Page Setup window\" width=\"389\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Note that you have additional options for Custom Margins in Word. You can use specifics per the page orientation, page type, and <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ly the margins to the whole document, a certain section, or from a point moving forward.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choose_the_Right_Line_and_Paragraph_Spacing\"><\/span>Choose the Right Line and Paragraph Spacing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/360136\/how-to-control-line-and-paragraph-spacing-in-microsoft-word\/\">Line and paragraph spacing can affect the readability of your document, so this is another formatting option to keep in mind. You may be required to double space something like a college essay but if not, the default for Word documents is 1.15 points which is appropriate for most document types.<\/p>\n<p>You can adjust the spacing from the Paragraph section on the Home tab. Select all text in your document or particular text if you prefer. Then, open the Line and Paragraph Spacing drop-down menu to make your selection.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-859176\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/HomeLineSpacing-WordTipsProfessionalDocuments.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Paragraph and Line Spacing menu on the Home tab\" width=\"650\" height=\"349\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To customize your spacing, pick \u201cLine Spacing Options\u201d in the list. Use the Spacing section on the Indents and Spacing tab to change the points before and after paragraphs. You can then use the Line Spacing drop-down box to pick Single, Double, or another option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-859175\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ParagraphSpacing-WordTipsProfessionalDocuments.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Spacing in the Paragraph window\" width=\"414\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>As you make your changes, you can see a preview at the bottom. When you\u2019re happy with your choices, select \u201cOK\u201d to apply them. You can also use the Set as Default button to keep these settings for all future documents.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Print a Test Page in Windows 10<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adjust_Your_Indents\"><\/span>Adjust Your Indents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Again, if you have a requirement for <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/251211\/how-to-indent-an-entire-table-in-microsoft-word\/\">how your indents should appear, we\u2019ll show you how to adjust them. But many documents these days use left-aligned text. To break up the paragraphs, simply insert an extra line between them.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-859180\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/LeftAligned-WordTipsProfessionalDocuments.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Left aligned text in Word\" width=\"650\" height=\"422\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, you may need to indent the first line of each paragraph with no extra spacing between paragraphs. This type of layout, called first line indent, is what you\u2019d see in a book, for example.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-859179\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/FirstLineIndent-WordTipsProfessionalDocuments.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"First line indented text in Word\" width=\"650\" height=\"390\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Go to the Layout tab and use the Indent settings in the Paragraph section to change your current indents.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-859178\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/LayoutIndent-WordTipsProfessionalDocuments.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Indent settings on the Layout tab\" width=\"425\" height=\"157\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, open the Paragraph launcher using the small arrow in the bottom right corner. You can then make your adjustments in the Indentation section of the Indents and Spacing tab. Add what you\u2019d like for the left and right indents or pick a special option on the right like a First Line or Hanging indent.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-859177\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Indentation-WordTipsProfessionalDocuments.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Indentation settings in the Paragraph window\" width=\"414\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" 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=\"Format_Using_Columns_When_They_Fit\"><\/span>Format Using Columns When They Fit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/770280\/how-to-make-columns-in-microsoft-word\/\">Columns have their places in certain types of documents like brochures and newsletters. If you\u2019re creating this kind of document, head to the Layout tab and use the Columns drop-down menu to choose the number of columns.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-859183\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/LayoutColumns-WordTipsProfessionalDocuments.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Columns menu on the Layout tab\" width=\"422\" height=\"481\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>For additional options, select \u201cMore Columns\u201d at the bottom. You can then use a preset, choose the width and spacing for each column, and apply it to the whole document or only certain portions.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-859182\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Columns-WordTipsProfessionalDocuments.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"More Columns settings window\" width=\"572\" height=\"444\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Just keep in mind that columns are only useful if the type of document you\u2019re composing warrants them. This gives your document a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a>paper-style appearance which usually isn\u2019t appropriate for school papers, business proposals, or company reports.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-859181\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ColumnsLayout-WordTipsProfessionalDocuments.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Column layout in Word\" width=\"650\" height=\"439\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" 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=\"Add_Headings_to_Identify_Sections\"><\/span>Add Headings to Identify Sections<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have a lengthy document or one that could benefit from <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/704108\/how-to-create-and-use-sections-in-microsoft-word\/\">different sections, you can apply headings to identify the sections. Not only does this help visually separate the document for readability but is also useful for creating a table of contents.<\/p>\n<p>To apply a heading, select the text and go to the Home tab. Use the box in the Styles section to pick Heading 1 or Heading 2, depending on the size and style you want.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-859185\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Heading1-WordTipsProfessionalDocuments.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Headings on the Home tab\" width=\"650\" height=\"309\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can also change the color of the heading. For instance, it may display in blue and you want black. Select the heading and use the color drop-down box in the floating toolbar above the text or in the Font section on the Home tab.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-859184\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/HeadingFontColor-WordTipsProfessionalDocuments.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Font color button on the Home tab\" width=\"503\" height=\"329\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" 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=\"Position_Images_Between_Text_and_Paragraphs\"><\/span>Position Images Between Text and Paragraphs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Maybe you\u2019re adding images to your document. You have many ways to adjust the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/760919\/how-to-overlay-images-in-microsoft-word\/\">appearance of your images in Word with one being how they\u2019re positioned with the surrounding text.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you may have a small decorative image that can go within the text where the words wrap around it. Or maybe you have a large explanatory image that should stand on its own between paragraphs.<\/p>\n<p>Select the image and click the Layout Options button that appears on the top right (Windows only).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-859188\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ImageLayoutOptionsWindows-WordTipsProfessionalDocuments.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Layout Options pop up on Windows\" width=\"650\" height=\"317\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, go to the Picture Format tab and use the Position and Wrap Text drop-down menus in the Arrange section of the ribbon.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-859187\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/PositionWrapText-WordTipsProfessionalDocuments.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Position and Wrap Text buttons on the Picture Format tab\" width=\"602\" height=\"158\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can then wrap the text around the image with different spacing options, place the text on the top and bottom of the image, or wrap the text around only the left or right side.<\/p>\n<p>For even more options, select \u201cSee More\u201d in the Layout Options pop-up window or \u201cMore Layout Options\u201d in the Position or Wrap Text menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-859186\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/LayoutPositionWrapText-WordTipsProfessionalDocuments.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Position and Text Wrapping settings in the Layout window\" width=\"650\" height=\"324\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" 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=\"Use_Alignment_Tools_for_Images_and_Objects\"><\/span>Use Alignment Tools for Images and Objects<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One more tip to make your document look fantastic is to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/809759\/perfectly-align-objects-images-in-word\/\">use Word\u2019s alignment tools for things like images, shapes, or objects. You can use Alignment Guides which only display as you move the element on the page or Gridlines which appear and remain as soon as you enable them.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-859189\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ImageGuidesGridlines-WordTipsProfessionalDocuments.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Alignment Guides and Gridlines in Word\" width=\"487\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>These two tools can help you equally space and place your items next to each other for a neat and tidy appearance.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_tip\"><p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> For help moving your pictures, look at our how-to for freely moving images in Word.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Head to the Picture Format, Shape Format, or Graphics Format tab, depending on the type of item you use. Then, open the Align drop-down box to choose \u201cUse Alignment Guides\u201d or \u201cView Gridlines.\u201d Note that you can\u2019t use both at the same time.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-859190\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/GuidesGridlines-WordTipsProfessionalDocuments.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Alignment Guides and Gridlines in the Align menu\" width=\"650\" height=\"496\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Hopefully these suggestions have you on your way to a professional-looking Word document.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>7 Awesome Microsoft Word Features You Should Be Using<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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