Word - 1 Basique - Cours Insérer et manipuler les images

Introduction

This tutorial is designed to guide beginners through the process of inserting and manipulating images in Microsoft Word. Whether you're creating a document for work or personal use, knowing how to effectively use images can enhance your content and make it more visually appealing.

Step 1: Inserting Images into Word

To add images to your Word document, follow these steps:

1. Open Your Document

   • Start Microsoft Word and open the document where you want to insert an image.

2. Navigate to the Insert Tab

   • Click on the "Insert" tab located in the top menu of Word.

3. Select Pictures

   • Click on the "Pictures" option. You can choose to insert images from:
     • Your computer (This Device)
     • Online sources (Online Pictures)

4. Choose the Image

   • If inserting from your computer:
     • Browse to the image file location.
     • Select the image and click "Insert."
   • If using online pictures:
     • Search for an image and select it, then click "Insert."

Step 2: Resizing and Moving Images

Once the image is inserted, you may want to resize or reposition it within your document.

1. Select the Image

   • Click on the image to select it. This will display the resize handles around the image.

2. Resize the Image

   • Drag the corners of the image to resize it while maintaining the aspect ratio.
   • To stretch the image, drag the side handles.

3. Move the Image

   • Click and drag the image to reposition it within the document.
   • Alternatively, use the arrow keys on your keyboard for precise movement.

Step 3: Formatting the Image

To enhance the appearance of your image, you can apply various formatting options.

1. Access Picture Tools

   • With the image selected, navigate to the "Picture Format" tab that appears in the menu.

2. Apply Styles

   • Choose from pre-defined styles to add effects such as shadows, borders, and reflections.

3. Adjust Brightness and Contrast

   • Click on "Corrections" to adjust brightness, contrast, and sharpness.
   • Use "Color" to change the color tone or apply a color wash.

4. Crop the Image

   • Click on "Crop" to remove unwanted parts of the image.
   • Drag the cropping handles to adjust the visible area and click outside the image to finalize.

Step 4: Text Wrapping Options

To control how text interacts with your image:

1. Select the Image

   • Click on the image to select it.

2. Choose Text Wrapping

   • Go to the "Picture Format" tab and find "Wrap Text."
   • Select your preferred option:
     • In Line with Text: Image behaves like a text character.
     • Square: Text wraps around the image.
     • Tight: Text closely hugs the image shape.
     • Behind Text: Image appears behind the text.
     • In Front of Text: Image overlaps the text.

Conclusion

Inserting and manipulating images in Word enhances the visual appeal of your documents. By following these steps, you can easily add images, resize them, apply formatting, and control text wrapping to create professional-looking documents. As next steps, explore additional features in Word, such as adding shapes or charts, to further enrich your content. For practice, consider downloading the exercise file provided in the video description to apply these skills.