Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated August 31, 2023)
This tip applies to Word 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, and Word in Microsoft 365
Word, as you know, allows you to insert pictures into your documents. When you insert a picture, it is basically placed where your insertion point is located. You have total control, however, over where your picture is positioned on a page.
Let's say, for instance, that you want your picture to appear exactly 3 inches from the top of the paper, and 2 inches from the left side of the paper. In order to affect this positioning, you would follow these steps:
Figure 1. The Text Wrapping tab of the Layout dialog box.
Figure 2. The Position tab of the Layout dialog box.
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2023-09-05 13:31:19
Anil
Hello Dear Sir, please let me know how can we use relative position of image in MS Word in Advanced Layout Options of Picture More layout option of positioning. Thank you and waiting for your reply.
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