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How to Insert Text into Shapes in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

By Erin Wright

We recently looked at how to insert images into shapes in Microsoft Word. Today, we are going to insert text into shapes in Microsoft Word. First, we will insert text using the shape’s built-in text option. Then, we will use WordArt to place text over the shape, which will create the appearance of text inserted into the shape. Table of Contents How to Insert Text into … [Read more...] about How to Insert Text into Shapes in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

How to Export PDF Tables from Adobe Acrobat to Excel (PC & Mac)

By Erin Wright

This tutorial shows how to export PDF tables from Adobe Acrobat to Excel. We will also look at how to copy and paste tables from Acrobat to Excel. The export method is best if you want to save the table as a standalone Excel file. The copy and paste method is best if you want to insert the table into an existing Excel file. Table of Contents How to Export PDF Tables … [Read more...] about How to Export PDF Tables from Adobe Acrobat to Excel (PC & Mac)

How to Insert Images into Shapes in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

By Erin Wright

This tutorial shows how to insert images into shapes in Microsoft Word. For example, you may want to crop any image into a circle, triangle, or star. First, we are going to look at two different ways to insert the image into the shape. Then, we are going to look at how to modify the image’s size and position within the shape. Table of Contents: How to Insert an Image … [Read more...] about How to Insert Images into Shapes in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

How to Insert and Modify Shapes in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

By Erin Wright

This tutorial shows how to insert shapes in Microsoft Word. Shapes include circles, squares, rectangles, arrows, lines, hearts, flowchart symbols, banners, and speech bubbles. In addition, we will change the shape color, outline, and effects such as shadows and reflections. Then, we will place shapes behind text and other objects. Sometimes shapes placed behind text or … [Read more...] about How to Insert and Modify Shapes in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

How to Add Background Images to Charts in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

By Erin Wright

This tutorial shows how to add background images to charts in Microsoft Word. If you are working with tables, check out our last tutorial, “How to Add Background Images to Tables in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac).” Please note that this tutorial refers to charts; however, this process also applies to graphs. Also note that these steps assume you have already created … [Read more...] about How to Add Background Images to Charts in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

How to Add Background Images to Tables in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

By Erin Wright

This tutorial shows how to add background images to tables in Microsoft Word. We will also look at how to change the image transparency to make the tables easier to read. Table of Contents: How to Add Background Images to Tables How to Change the Transparency of Images behind Tables Please note that Word doesn’t offer a direct way to add background images to … [Read more...] about How to Add Background Images to Tables in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

How to Save Charts as Templates in Microsoft Word

By Erin Wright

This tutorial shows how to save charts as templates in Microsoft Word. Your custom templates can then be reused to maintain visual consistency throughout your documents. Please note that the term chart is used throughout this tutorial. However, all the steps shown here also apply to visuals typically considered to be figures or graphs, such as line graphs. If you want to … [Read more...] about How to Save Charts as Templates in Microsoft Word

How to Save Tables and Figures as Images in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

By Erin Wright

This tutorial shows how to save tables and figures as images in Microsoft Word for the PC and in Word for Mac. These steps will also work for shapes and SmartArt. Are you looking for information about inserting tables and figures? Please visit "Three Ways to Insert Tables in Microsoft Word" and "How to Create and Customize Charts in Microsoft Word." Why Would You Want to Save … [Read more...] about How to Save Tables and Figures as Images in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

How to Save Shapes and Objects as Images in PowerPoint

By Erin Wright

  You can save shapes and objects as images in PowerPoint. In fact, you can save multiple shapes and objects as one image. This tutorial is also available as a YouTube video showing all the steps in real time. https://youtu.be/yWdDBkJ-LB4 Watch more than 200 other writing-related software tutorials on my YouTube channel. The images below are from PowerPoint … [Read more...] about How to Save Shapes and Objects as Images in PowerPoint

How to Create and Update a Table of Contents in Microsoft Word

By Erin Wright

There are several ways to create a table of contents in Microsoft Word. In this tutorial, we are going to look at the two most convenient ways. Plus, we are going to update a table of contents after making changes to the document. We will also delete a table of contents. How to Create a Built-In Table of Contents How to Create a Custom Table of Contents How to … [Read more...] about How to Create and Update a Table of Contents in Microsoft Word

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