If you want to insert images, figures, etc., we recommend .jpg or .tiff files of 200-600 dpi.
The following video will show you how to insert objects. Written instructions are below.
Written Instructions:
On the Insert Ribbon, in the Illustrations Group, select the type of object you want to insert, navigate to the file (if appropriate) and click Insert or OK. The Charts icon (
) will allow you to enter data and create a new chart within Word.
A new feature in the Insert Ribbon is the Screenshot tool, which allows you to take a picture of any open window (Available Windows gallery) or part of the screen (Screen Clipping).
Once an image is inserted, the Format Ribbon will appear, displaying editing and Text Wrapping tools.
Once an image is inserted, the Format Ribbon will appear, displaying editing and Text Wrapping tools.
Rackham guidelines say to not wrap text on the left and right of the image. In the Text Wrapping, be sure to choose either In Line with Text or Top and Bottom. Depending on what you choose, when you add a caption, the caption may end up in its own textbox.
The information provided in this guide is based upon a guide created by the University of Michigan Libraries. They have graciously made their guide available under a Creative Commons License 4.0. Please click the link to visit the UofM original.
