How to Crop a Picture in Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word offers built-in image editing tools that allow you to crop pictures directly within your document. Cropping helps you remove unwanted areas, focus on key elements, and improve the overall layout of your document.
This guide will walk you through step-by-step instructions on how to crop images using the built-in crop tool, as well as how to use advanced options like aspect ratio cropping and shape cropping. Whether you’re preparing a professional report, presentation, or flyer, these techniques will help you enhance your document’s visuals.
How to Crop a Picture in Word
To crop a picture, open your Word document, insert an image (Insert > Pictures), and select the photo by clicking on it. Then, go to the Picture Format tab, which appears once the image is selected. In the Size group, click Crop. A drop-down menu will appear; click Crop again. Cropping handles will appear around the image. Drag these handles to select the area you want to keep. After adjusting the frame, click the icon in the upper half of the Crop option in the Picture Format tab to remove the unwanted areas.
How to Crop a Picture as a Shape in Word
To crop an image into a specific shape, insert and select the image as before. In the Picture Format tab, click the Crop button in the Size group. From the drop-down menu, choose Crop To Shape, and a library of shapes will appear. Select the shape you’d like to use. For example, selecting the teardrop shape will automatically crop the image into that form.
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