Screenshots and images make documents presentable and interesting. In word online you can add them using a few simple steps. In this tutorial, we take you through how to insert screenshots in word online.
Case-1: On a PC
Adding pictures to documents helps readers understand text clearly and makes the seemingly boring text interesting. Follow the steps listed below.
- Open Word online from the browser or log in to your drive account
- Click on the document you would like to edit or create a new document
- once you have the document open, click on the Insert tab
- this will give you a number of options to choose from. from among those, choose Picture
- Once you click on Picture you will have options that redirect you to the image you would like to insert.
- This Device: picture from your computer can be added to your document
- Onedrive: pictures saved on onedrive can be added to the document
- Stock images: this includes high-quality pictures and backgrounds
- Bing Pictures or other options alike: images from over the internet can be added to the document.
- On selecting one of the options above, you will get a prompt asking you to choose the image.
- You can look into folders or search images using the search option available.
- Once you have the image in front of you, click on it to select it, then click on OK or insert.
- You will now have the image in your Word online document.
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Case-2: On an Android device
To add screenshots to documents on the go using an android device is simple. Follow these simple steps.
- Open Word online on your browser. Alternatively, you can open onedrive or use the Word application for Android devices.
- now open the document you would like to edit. You can also start a new document.
- Tap on the editing options in the top right corner of your screen to open the menu.
- Tap on the arrow near home for the extended menu
- Choose insert
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- Under insert, you will have various options
- Choose Pictures
- You have two locations to choose from: Photos or you can click a new picture.
- As you are inserting screenshots they will generally be stored in the photos section.
Case-3: On an iOS device
Follow these simple steps to insert a screenshot in a word online document using your iOS device.
- Open the Word application on your device. You can also log in to ondrive or use the browser to log in to Word Online.
- If you have been working on the document, it will show up in Recent. You can access it from the Recent tab at the bottom. You can also start a new document or search one from the folder.
- Once the document is open, tap on the edit options to get the editing menu at the bottom
- Here, click on home for more options
- Select Insert, and you will have a list of options
- Scroll down to Pictures and tap it
- You will now have pictures to choose from
- Select the screenshot you would like to add to the list.
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If you are unsure about how to take a screenshot on your laptop or PC, here is how it can be done:
On Windows laptops or PCs
Use the print screen button on your keyboard
Or CTRL + PrtSc (Print screen)
Or Win + Print Screen
Or Windows + Shift + S
On Mac OS laptops or PCs
Shift + Command + 3
Here is how you can take a screenshot from your phone
On Android devices
To take a screenshot on your Android device, depending on the phone, press the power button + volume down key together for a few seconds
You can also go to settings and include gestures to make the process simpler
On iOS devices
Side button + Volume up button at the same time for a few seconds – For models with face ID
Side button + Home button together for a few seconds – For models with Touch ID and the Side button
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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.