ILLUSTRATIONSMOAC Lesson 8

INSERT TAB

• Allows you to insert pictures, Clip Art, screenshots, WordArt, SmartArt, shapes, charts, etc.

• Embedded Object: an object that is inserted into a document that becomes part of the document (not separate)

• Linked Object: an object that is linked to the document but does not become part of the document

CROPPING/SCALING PICTURES

• Cropping: Removing the unwanted parts out of a picture• Picture Tools Format > Size Group

• Scaling: Adjusting the height and width of a graphic proportionally • Size Dialog Box > Lock Aspect Ratio

PICTURE STYLES

• Allow you to apply preset styles to a picture• Picture Tools Format > Picture Styles Group

• Can also modify the styles• Picture Border• Picture Effects• Picture Layout

CAPTION

• Text that usually appears beneath the picture providing the reader with a description of the picture

• The captions are SmartArt graphics

• To add captions:• Picture Tools Format > Picture Styles > Picture Layout

ADJUSTING PICTURES

• Remove Background: allows you to remove the background of the picture

• Corrections: Allows you to sharpen and soften pictures as well as adjust the contrast and brightness

• Artistic Effects: allows you to apply cool effects (filters) to pictures

ADJUSTING PICTURES

• Compress Picture: reduces the size of the picture

• Change Picture: allows you to switch pictures, but the picture will be the same size as the original

• Reset Picture: Removes formatting of the picture

ARRANGING TEXT AROUND A PICTURE

• Position: Places the picture at an exact spot in the document

• Wrap Text: Allows text to wrap around a picture• Inline Object: Picture is located on the same line as

text• Floating Object: Picture can be clicked and dragged

anywhere in the document

SCREENSHOTS/SCREEN CLIPPING

• Screenshot: takes a picture of the entire computer screen

• Screen Clipping: takes a picture of part of the computer screen

SOURCE

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (2012). Microsoft Official Academic Course Microsoft Word 2013, Exam 77-418.