Add a picture

From the Clip Organizer

  1. Find the media clip you want to insert.

    How?

    1. On the Insert menu, point to Picture, and then click Clip Art.
    2. In the Search text box, type a word or phrase that describes the clip you want.
    3. To narrow your search, do one or both of the following:
      • To limit search results to a specific collection of clips, in the Search in box, select the collection you want to search.
      • To limit search results to a specific type of media file, in the Show these media types box, select the check box next to the types of clips you want to find. 
    4. Click Go.
  2. In the Results list, click the clip to insert it.

From a file

  1. On the Object toolbar, click Insert Picture From File .
  2. Locate the folder that contains the picture you want to insert, and then click the picture file.
  3. Do one of the following:

A picture directly from a scanner or digital camera

Before you begin, make sure that your device is TWAIN or WIA-compatible and is connected to your computer. You should also make sure that you have installed the device software that supports TWAIN or WIA.

Some devices come with more than one software program. If you are not sure what software is TWAIN or WIA-compatible, check the device documentation or contact the manufacturer of the device.

  1. Set up the picture in the scanning device.
  2. On the Insert menu, point to Picture, and then click From Scanner or Camera.
  3. If you have more than one device attached to your computer, select the device you want to use.
  4. Do one of the following:

Note   The Insert button might be unavailable with some scanners because the scanner software doesn't support an automatic scan. Use the Custom Insert button instead.

A picture from the Design Gallery

  1. On the Object toolbar, click Design Gallery Object  .

  2. In the Design Gallery dialog box, click the Objects by Category tab or the Objects by Design tab.

  3. Under Categories, select a category or design.

  4. In the right pane, double-click the object you want.

Tip

One of the easiest ways to use a picture from another application is to use the copy and paste feature. It can have unexpected results, but it may be the best way to use a picture from an application that is not in Microsoft Office.