Do you know you can resize the image in Word? If you are new to this, follow this simple tutorial to learn more about image resizing in Microsoft Word online. Image resizing is a common thing in Word documents.
When we are working with images, we do not need the original size or full size. We have to resize the image in Word so that it won’t disturb while reading.
Let’s get started to see how to resize the images in Word Online.
Resize Image in Word Online
Below are the step-by-step methods to check how to resize the image in Microsoft Word Online.
- Login to Word Online or Office Online and open the document to resize the image.
- Insert one image from the Insert tab at the top of the document. Choose the image from the device, Stock images, or Online Pictures.
- Click Picture -> Crop. Once you click Crop, you can resize the image based on your needs. Also you can give Height and Width to choose the image in Word Online.
- Click Picture and Format Picture then if you want to give Title, Description, and finally Crop by giving Top, Bottom, Left, and Right to resize the image in Word Online.
- You can also rotate the Picture. You can also use Wrap Text, Align, and Rotate.
- Wrap Text – The image position will change to right, or left.
- Align – Alignment will be left, right, and center.
- Rotate – The image will be rotated by 90 degrees and also flip horizontally as well as vertically.
By doing this, you can resize the images in Microsoft Word.
How to stretch an image full width in Desktop Word?
Follow the below steps to stretch an image full width in the Microsoft Word desktop version.
- Open the Word document in the desktop version to stretch an image.
- Insert one image from the Insert tab at the top of the document. Choose the image from the device, Stock images, or Online Pictures.
- Once the picture or image is inserted, click Picture Format at the top of the document.
- Now crop or resize the image how you want to have it in your Word document by dragging it in the corner of the image.
- Once you drag that, the image size will be reduced to small in Microsoft Word.
- The other way is to click Picture Format and choose the Height and Width of the image. Based on your selection, the size of the image will vary.
- Click the Picture Format and click Crop to resize the image in Word.
- After clicking that crop option, the image will be turned out to resize. Drag the image to your need in a Word document.
- Now use the Crop to Shape option under the Crop below to Picture Format to change the shape of the image in Word. [Here I have chosen a circle shape to change the image into a circle].
- You can also use the Fill and Fit option to change the view of the image in Microsoft Word.
This is how you can resize the image in Microsoft Word.
Resizing all images in a Word document
Resizing multiple images in a document can get annoying. Here is a simple trick you can use.
- Zoom out of the document so that you can spot the images easily.
This is also a kind of resizing of the image in Microsoft Word Online.
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What is the best image size for a Word document?
If you are printing the images or planning to convert Word documents to PDF having the right size or resolution will help.
For most printers a resolution of 300 dpi or 600 dpi is adequate. These image sizes are large but if you need to need the images to convey a message it’s the best size. You can reduce the size that will fit the context of your document.
Instead of resizing an image in Word, it is better to use a program to resize the image and then simply add the resized image to the document. This reduces the chances of the image looking pixilated. Instead of resizing the image in Word manually, it is better to use a program to resize the image and add the resized image to the document.
Here is how to set the default resolution.
- Go to Word options and you will have a popup window.
- Click the File option near and click Options.
- Click on Advanced and on the right you will see options.
- Go down to the section titled Image Size and Quality.
- Here you will see the Default resolution. Use the arrow to open a dropdown menu.
- You can then select the resolution you would like to set as the default.
- Click on OK to save the changes made to the document.
How do you make a Picture fit the whole page in Word Online?
If you want to fit the image in the entire page, follow the steps below to do so.
- Click on the image.
- Use the tab in the top corner to increase the size. to do this click and drag.
- You can also increase the size from the bottom corner.
- Click on the image and move it around to get the placement right.
After the image covers the entire page you can use the Wrap text option to move it to the background or behind text. By doing this you will be able to add content to the page.
Conclusion
In this tutorial article, we looked at how to stretch an image full width in Word Online. We also explored how to make all images the same size while working with multiple images. Along with this, we looked at the best resolution for Word and how to set it using the Options window. This tutorial is touched upon resizing the image in desktop Word.
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My name is Carissa Gudino and I am an expert in word online, using Word Online in my day-to-day tasks. In this blog, I will share with you tips and tutorials on how to use word online to its fullest potential. I work for various clients in various countries like the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, etc. My tutorials are designed to help beginners, as well as more experienced users, learn new tricks and tips on Microsoft word online. Check out more.