Discussion on:

Convert Word graphics to AutoShapes to type text directly on your images

Wow, what a terrific tip. I have been adding text boxes all my life, grouping, being cognizant of the order, no more. Thanks!

This is a great tip -- thank you!! How would you set the picture in the AutoShape box while preserving the picture's proportions?

When I was playing with this tip I found the answer to your question. When inserting the picture as a fill effect, I found an option "Lock Picture Aspect Ratio". When it is turned on, the picture proportions stay "correct" when you resize the text box, trimming parts of the picture, not distorting it. Turning the option off forces the picture to fit the text box, distorting it.

You can add a picture as a fill effect to a Text Box.

Absolutely Great!!! thats a Great Trick Thank you Very much for your Ideas there are always Amazing !!!!

JC

This is a great tip. I really do like it. Thanks.

I do it for all my cam-shots by openning the file with "Paint".

- Right click on the file
- Click on "Edit" or go to "Open With" and click on "Paint"
- Click on the text button "A"
- Create the rectangle to insert text and decide about its colour
- Type the text, and format it
- "Save as" the file with a different name to preserve the original

Constantine