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These are the basic types of graphics that you can use to enhance your Word documents: drawing objects, SmartArt, charts, pictures, and clip art. Drawings refer to a drawing object or a group of drawing objects.
Drawing objects include shapes, diagrams, flowcharts, curves, lines, and WordArt. These objects are part of your Word document. You can change and enhance these objects with colors, patterns, borders, and other effects.
Note: It is no longer necessary to insert a drawing canvas to work with drawing objects in Word. However, you may still use a drawing canvas as an organizational aid when working with several drawing objects, or if you want to add connectors between shapes. To insert a drawing canvas, on the Insert tab, click Shapes, and then click New Drawing Canvas.
What do you want to do?
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Add a drawing to a document
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Delete all or part of a drawing
Add a drawing to a document
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Click in your document where you want to create the drawing.
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On the Insert tab, in the Illustrations group, click Shapes.
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You can do any of the following on the Format tab, which appears after you insert a drawing shape:
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Insert a shape. On the Format tab, in the Insert Shapes group, click a shape, and then click somewhere in the document.
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Change a shape. Click the shape you want to change. On the Format tab, in the Insert Shapes group, click Edit Shape, point to Change Shape, and then choose a different shape.
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Add text to a shape. Click the shape you where you want text, and then type.
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Group selected shapes. Select several shapes at a time by pressing CTRL on your keyboard and clicking each shape you want to include in the group. On the Format tab in the Arrange group, click Group so that all of the shapes will be treated like a single object.
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Draw in the document. On the Format tab, in the Insert Shapes group, expand the shapes options by clicking the arrow. Under Lines click Freeform or Scribble.
Tip: To stop drawing with the Freeform or Scribble lines, double-click.
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Adjust the size of the shapes. Select the shape or shapes you want to resize. On the Format tab, in the Size group, click the arrows or type new dimensions in the Height and Width boxes.
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Apply a style to a shape. In the Shape Styles group, rest your pointer over a style to see what your shape will look like when you apply that style. Click the style to apply it. Or, click Shape Fill or Shape Outline and select the options that you want.
Note: If you want to apply a color and gradient that aren’t available in the Shape Styles group, select the color first, and then apply the gradient.
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Add flow charts with connectors. Before you create a flow chart, add a drawing canvas by clicking the Insert tab, clicking Shapes in the Illustrations group, and then clicking New Drawing Canvas. On the Format tab, in the Insert Shapes group, click a Flow chart shape. Under Lines, choose a connector line such as the Curved Arrow Connector.
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Use shadow and three-dimensional (3-D) effects to add interest to the shapes in your drawing. On the Format tab, in the Shape Styles group, click Shape Effects, and choose an effect.
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Align the objects on the canvas. To align the objects, press and hold CTRL while you select the objects that you want to align. On the Format tab, in the Arrange group, click Align to choose from an assortment of alignment commands.
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Delete all or part of a drawing
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Select the drawing object that you want to delete.
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Press DELETE.
See also
Add shapes
Draw a curve or circle shape
Insert pictures
Crop a picture
Add clip art to your file
What do you want to do?
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Add a drawing to a document
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Delete all or part of a drawing
Add a drawing to a document
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Click in your document where you want to create the drawing.
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On the Insert tab, in the Illustrations group, click Shapes.
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When you find the shape you want to insert, double-click to insert it automatically, or click and drag to draw it in your document.
You can do any of the following on the Format tab, which appears after you insert a drawing shape:
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Insert a shape. On the Format tab, in the Insert Shapes group, click a shape, and then click somewhere in the document.
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Change a shape. Click the shape you want to change. On the Format tab, in the Shape Styles group, click Change Shape, and then choose a different shape.
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Add text to a shape. Right-click the shape, click Add Text, and then type.
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Group selected shapes. Select several shapes at a time by pressing CTRL on your keyboard and clicking each shape you want to include in the group. On the Format tab in the Arrange group, click Group so that all of the shapes will be treated like a single object.
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Draw in the document. On the Format tab, in the Insert Shapes group, expand the shapes options by clicking the arrow. Under Lines click Freeform or Scribble.
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Adjust the size of the shapes. Select the shape or shapes you want to resize. On the Format tab, in the Size group, click the arrows or type new dimensions in the Shape Height and Shape Width boxes.
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Apply a style to a shape. In the Shape Styles group, rest your pointer over a style to see what your shape will look like when you apply that style. Click the style to apply it. Or, click Shape Fill or Shape Outline and select the options that you want.
Note: If you want to apply a color and gradient that aren’t available in the Shape Styles group, select the color first, and then apply the gradient.
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Add flow charts with connectors. Before you create a flow chart, add a drawing canvas by clicking the Insert tab, clicking Shapes in the Illustrations group, and then clicking New Drawing Canvas. On the Format tab, in the Insert Shapes group, click a Flow chart shape. Under Lines, choose a connector line such as the Curved Arrow Connector.
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Use shadow and three-dimensional (3-D) effects to add interest to the shapes in your drawing. On the Format tab, choose an option in either the Shadow Effects or the 3-D Effects group.
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Align the objects on the canvas. To align the objects, press and hold CTRL while you select the objects that you want to align. On the Format tab, in the Arrange group, click Align to choose from an assortment of alignment commands.
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Delete all or part of a drawing
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Select the drawing object that you want to delete.
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Press DELETE.
See also
Draw a curve or circle shape
Insert pictures
Crop a picture
Add clip art to your file
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This article is written for users of the following Microsoft Word versions: 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003. If you are using a later version (Word 2007 or later), this tip may not work for you. For a version of this tip written specifically for later versions of Word, click here: Creating a Drawing Object.
Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated December 27, 2019)
This tip applies to Word 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003
Word allows you to create drawing objects in your document. These objects (such as an oval, rectangle, line, or AutoShape) are positioned on what is termed the «drawing layer,» which is separate and distinct from the text that appears in a document. You generally create such objects by using the tools on the Drawing toolbar. (Display the Drawing toolbar by clicking your mouse on the Drawing tool on the Standard toolbar.)
Notice that on the left side of the Drawing toolbar are several tools used to create basic shapes. The line, arrow, rectangle, and oval tools are easily identifiable. In addition, the AutoShapes tool displays a menu of more than 125 different symbols, banners, and callouts.
You can follow these steps to place a drawing object in your document:
- Click on the tool that represents the type of object you want to create or select the object from the AutoShape tool. Once a tool is selected, the mouse pointer changes to crosshairs, or a plus sign.
- Click within your document at one corner of where you want the shape to appear.
- Drag the mouse to the opposite corner for the object.
- When you release the mouse button, the object appears in the document and you can manipulate it as desired.
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This tip (1318) applies to Microsoft Word 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003. You can find a version of this tip for the ribbon interface of Word (Word 2007 and later) here: Creating a Drawing Object.
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In Microsoft Word, you can do a lot more than simple word processing—you can create charts and graphs, add media, and draw and format shapes. These quick, easy steps will show you how to draw a 3D shape or add 3D effects to existing shapes. Before beginning, make sure you have updated to the latest version of Microsoft Word.
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Select Insert > Shape. You’ll find the “Insert” menu at the top of the screen.
- Mac users will see a menu of shapes appear on the right side of the screen.
- PC users will see a drop down menu of shapes.
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Select a 3D shape. As you scroll through the available shapes, you’ll see a small selection of pre-formatted 3D objects, including a cube, a cylinder (“can”), and a bevel. Click on your desired shape to select it.
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Draw your 3D shape. Click anywhere on your document and your shape will appear in previously determined measurements, usually equalling or close to 1”x1”.
- You can also click and drag to draw your shape in the desired dimensions.
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Modify your shape. You can modify your shape by clicking on it to reveal resize boxes. Click and drag any of these to resize your object and also change the direction it’s facing.
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Select Insert > Shape. You’ll find the “Insert” menu at the top of the screen.
- Mac users will see a menu of shapes appear on the right side of the screen.
- PC users will see a drop down menu of shapes.
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Draw a 2D object. Click on a 2D object that you’d like to convert to three dimensions. Click on your document and your shape will appear.
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Open the format menu. Right click (for Mac users, Ctrl + click) the shape and select “Format Shape”.
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Rotate your object in three dimensions. Select “3-D Rotation” and use the rotation buttons to turn your shape along the X, Y, and Z axes. Play with the rotation until your shape is facing the desired direction.
- You need to rotate the shape along the X or Y axis to see the depth you are about to add.
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Add depth to your object. Still in your “Format Shape” menu, select 3-D Format > Depth and Surface. Increase the “Depth” value to your desired depth and watch your 2D shape become 3D.
- You can experiment with the depth amount and the X, Y, and Z angles until you are satisfied with the look of your 3D object.
- The 3-D Format > Bevel menu allows you to add more 3D effects to the top and bottom of your object.
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Click “Ok” when you are finished.
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Add a Text Box or WordArt. Select Insert > Text Box or Insert > WordArt. You’ll find the “Insert” menu at the top of the screen. Draw your box and type your desired text in the box.
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Add 3D effects to the box. Right click (for Mac users, Ctrl + click) your WordArt or Text Box and choose “Format Shape” from the drop down menu. Under «3-D Rotation», change the X and/or Y axis numbers; under «3-D Format», increase the value of the depth.
- You can experiment with the depth amount and the X, Y, and Z angles until you are satisfied with the look of your 3D object.
- To better see the 3D effects you’ve added to the object, change the fill color in the «Format Shape» menu.
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Add 3D effects to the letters. Right click (for Mac users, Ctrl + click) your WordArt or Text Box and select “Format Text Effects” from the drop down menu. Under «3-D Rotation», change the X and/or Y axis numbers; under «3-D Format», increase the value of the depth.
- To better see the 3D effects you’ve added to the object, change the fill color in the «Format Text Effects» menu.
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Microsoft Word is more than just a document-creation app. With it, you can also draw objects and shapes like you do with digital painting tools.
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How to Draw on Microsoft Word
Drawing in Microsoft Word is easy. It’s as easy as inserting images. Just follow these steps and you’ll be able to create shapes and objects in MS Word.
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Step 1: Start a Blank MS Word Document
First, open MS Word on your computer and start a blank document. You may also open a saved document with content as long as adding drawings to it is appropriate. -
Step 2: Open the Drawing Pane
Once you’ve started a blank document, proceed to open the drawing pane. Simply go to the Insert tab and click on the Drawing option. The drawing pane will then appear on your screen. -
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You can then start drawing shapes and objects after doing Step 2. Click the pen icons in the toolbar. Hold the left-click button of your mouse and drag your mouse to start drawing on the drawing board. -
Step 4: Click the Save and Close Button
Once you’re drawing is complete, you can then insert it into the document. Simply click the Save and Close button in the upper-right corner of the Drawing pane. This will automatically attach your drawing to the blank document. -
Step 5: Adjust the Drawing and Save the Doc
Your drawing will be inserted in the doc like an image. You can make adjustments to its width and height measurements and position it anywhere like moving a picture in Microsoft Word. Once that’s done, make sure to save your document in MS Word.
FAQs
Can I draw freehand in MS Word?
Yes, you can draw freehand in MS Word using a mouse, and if you’re using a mobile device, you can draw using your fingertips in MS Word mobile.
Can I draw over images in MS Word?
Yes, you can draw over images in MS Word by following the usual steps in drawing objects in MS Word and dragging your finished drawing over an image, or even better, you can draw freehand on the image itself.
Is there are Microsoft Office app made for drawing?
Yes, there’s an MS Office app specifically made for drawing called Microsoft Drawing.
How many objects can I draw and insert in MS Word?
You can draw and insert as many objects and shapes as you need in MS Word.
Can MS Word serve as my drawing app or tool?
If you have no other apps or tools for drawing on your computer or device, then you can use MS Word as your primary drawing tool.
Can I use gridlines to draw on MS Word?
Yes, you can use gridlines to draw on MS Word, but first, you need to make the gridlines visible in the document through the Page Layout tab.
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- Включение вкладки «Рисование»
- Средства рисования
- Инструменты
- Перья
- Преобразовать
- Воспроизведение
- Рисование с помощью фигур
- Добавление области для рисования
- Инструменты для рисования
- Вставка фигур
- Стили фигур
- Стили WordArt
- Текст
- Упорядочить
- Размер
- Вопросы и ответы
MS Word — это, в первую очередь, текстовый редактор, однако, рисовать в этой программе тоже можно. Таких возможностей и удобства в работе, как в специализированных программах, изначально предназначенных для рисования и работы с графикой, ждать от Ворда, конечно, не стоит. Тем не менее, для решения базовых задач стандартного набора инструментов будет достаточно.
Урок: Как нарисовать линию в Word
Прежде, чем рассмотреть то, как сделать рисунок в Ворде, следует отметить, что рисовать в данной программе можно двумя разными методами. Первый — вручную, подобно тому, как это происходит в Paint, правда, немного проще. Второй метод — рисование по шаблонам, то есть, с использованием шаблонных фигур. Обилия карандашей и кистей, цветовых палитр, маркеров и прочих инструментов в детище Майкрософт вы не найдете, но создать простой рисунок здесь все же вполне возможно.
Включение вкладки «Рисование»
В Microsoft Word есть набор средств для рисования, которые подобны таковым в стандартном Paint, интегрированном в Windows. Примечательно, что о существовании этих инструментов многие пользователи даже не догадываются. Все дело в том, что вкладка с ними по умолчанию не отображается на панели быстрого доступа программы. Следовательно, прежде, чем приступить к рисованию в Ворде, нам с вами предстоит эту вкладку отобразить.
1. Откройте меню «Файл» и перейдите в раздел «Параметры».
2. В открывшемся окне выберите пункт «Настроить ленту».
3. В разделе «Основные вкладки» установите галочку напротив пункта «Рисование».
4. Нажмите «ОК», чтобы внесенные вами изменения вступили в силу.
После закрытия окна «Параметры» на панели быстрого доступа в программе Microsoft Word появится вкладка «Рисование». Все инструменты и возможности этой вкладки мы рассмотрим ниже.
Средства рисования
Во вкладке «Рисование» в Ворде, вы можете видеть все те инструменты, с помощью которых можно рисовать в этой программе. Давайте подробно рассмотрим каждый из них.
Инструменты
В этой группе расположились три инструмента, без которых рисование попросту невозможно.
Выбрать: позволяет указать на уже нарисованный объект, расположенный на странице документа.
Рисовать пальцем: предназначен, в первую очередь, для сенсорных экранов, но может использоваться и на обычных. В таком случае вместо пальца будет использоваться указатель курсора — все как в Paint и других подобных программах.
Примечание: Если вам необходимо изменить цвет кисти, которой вы рисуете, сделать это можно в соседней группе инструментов — «Перья», нажав на кнопку «Цвет».
Ластик: этот инструмент позволяет стереть (удалить) объект или его часть.
Перья
В этой группе вы можете выбрать одно из множества доступных перьев, которые отличаются, в первую очередь, по типу линии. Нажав на кнопку «Больше», расположенную в правом нижнем углу окна со стилями, вы сможете увидеть предпросмотр каждого доступного пера.
Рядом с окном стилей расположены инструменты «Цвет» и «Толщина», позволяющие выбрать цвет и толщину пера, соответственно.
Преобразовать
Инструменты, расположенные в этой группе, предназначены не совсем для рисования, а то и вовсе не для этих целей.
Редактирование от руки: позволяет выполнять редактирование документов с помощью пера. Используя этот инструмент, можно вручную обводить фрагменты текста, подчеркивать слова и фразы, указывать на ошибки, рисовать указательные стрелки и т.д.
Урок: Рецензирование текста в Word
Преобразовать в фигуры: сделав набросок какой-либо фигуры, вы можете преобразовать ее из рисунка в объект, который можно будет перемещать по странице, можно будет изменять его размер и выполнять все те манипуляции, которые применимы для других рисованых фигур.
Для преобразования наброска в фигуру (объект) необходимо просто указать на нарисованный элемент, воспользовавшись инструментом «Выбрать», а затем нажать кнопку «Преобразовать в фигуры».
Урок: Как сгруппировать фигуры в Ворде
Рукописный фрагмент в математическом выражении: мы уже писали о том, как добавлять математические формулы и уравнения в Word. С помощью данного инструмента группы «Преобразовать» вы можете вписать в эту формулу символ или знак, которого нет в стандартном наборе программы.
Урок: Вставка уравнений в Ворде
Воспроизведение
Нарисовав или написав что-то с помощью пера, вы можете включить визуальное воспроизведение этого процесса. Все, что для этого требуется, нажать кнопку «Воспроизведение рукописного ввода», расположенную в группе «Воспроизведение» на панели быстрого доступа.
Собственно, на этом можно было бы и закончить, так как мы с вами рассмотрели все инструменты и возможности вкладки «Рисование» программы Microsoft Word. Вот только рисовать в этом редакторе можно не только от руки, но и по шаблонам, то есть, используя для этого готовые фигуры и объекты.
С одной стороны такой подход может оказаться ограниченным в плане возможностей, с другой стороны — он предоставляет куда более широкий выбор средств для редактирования и оформления создаваемых рисунков. Более подробно о том, как в Ворде рисовать фигуры и рисовать с помощью фигур, читайте ниже.
Рисование с помощью фигур
Создать рисунок произвольной формы, со скруглениями, пестрыми цветами с плавными переходами, оттенками и прочими деталями этим методом практически невозможно. Правда, зачастую столь серьезный подход и не требуется. Проще говоря, не выдвигайте к Word высокие требования — это не графический редактор.
Урок: Как в Ворде нарисовать стрелку
Добавление области для рисования
1. Откройте документ, в котором нужно сделать рисунок, и перейдите во вкладку «Вставка».
2. В группе иллюстрации нажмите на кнопку «Фигуры».
3. В выпадающем меню с доступными фигурами выберите последний пункт: «Новое полотно».
4. На странице появится прямоугольная область, в которой и можно начать рисовать.
Если это необходимо, измените размеры поля для рисования. Для этого потяните в нужном направлении за один из маркеров, расположенных на его границе.
Инструменты для рисования
Сразу после добавления нового полотна на страницу, в документе откроется вкладка «Формат», в которой и будут находиться основные инструменты для рисования. Рассмотрим детально каждую из групп, представленных на панели быстрого доступа.
Вставка фигур
«Фигуры» — нажав на эту кнопку, вы увидите большой перечень фигур, которые можно добавить на страницу. Все они разделены по тематическим группам, название каждой из которых говорит само за себя. Здесь вы найдете:
- Линии;
- Прямоугольники;
- Основные фигуры;
- Фигурные стрелки;
- Фигуры для уравнений;
- Блок-схемы;
- Звезды;
- Выноски.
Выберите подходящий тип фигуры и нарисуйте ее, задав левым кликом мышки точку начала. Не отпуская кнопку, укажите конечную точку фигуры (если это прямая) или область, которую она должна занимать. После этого отпустите левую кнопку мышки.
«Изменить фигуру» — выбрав первый пункт в меню этой кнопки, вы можете, в буквальном смысле, изменить фигуру, то есть, вместо одной нарисовать другую. Второй пункт в меню этой кнопки — «Начать изменение узлов». Выбрав его, вы можете изменить узлы, то есть, точки привязки конкретных мест фигуры (в нашем примере это внешние и внутренние углы прямоугольника.
«Добавить надпись» — эта кнопка позволяет добавить текстовое поле и вписать в него текст. Поле добавляется в указанном вами месте, однако, при необходимости его можно свободно перемещать по странице. Рекомендуем предварительно сделать поле и его грани прозрачными. Более подробно о том, как работать с текстовым полем и что можно сделать с его помощью, вы можете прочесть в нашей статье.
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Стили фигур
С помощью инструментов данной группы вы можете изменить внешний вид нарисованной фигуры, ее стиль, текстуру.
Выбрав подходящий вариант, вы можете изменить цвет контура фигуры и цвет заливки.
Для этого выберите подходящие цвета в выпадающем меню кнопок «Заливка фигуры» и «Контур фигуры», которые расположены справа от окна с шаблонными стилями фигур.
Примечание: Если стандартные цвета вас не устраивают, вы можете изменить их с помощью параметра «Другие цвета». Также, в качестве цвета заливки можно выбрать градиент или текстуру. В меню кнопки «Цвет контура» можно регулировать толщину линии.
«Эффекты фигуры» — это инструмент, с помощью которого можно еще больше изменить внешний вид фигуры, выбрав один из предложенных эффектов. В числе таковых:
- Тень;
- Отражение;
- Подсветка;
- Сглаживание;
- Рельеф;
- Поворот.
Примечание: Параметр «Поворот» доступен только для объемных фигур, некоторые эффекты из вышеперечисленных разделов тоже доступны только для фигур определенного типа.
Стили WordArt
Эффекты из данного раздела применяются исключительно к тексту, добавленнуму с помощью кнопки «Добавление надписи», расположенной в группе «Вставка фигуры».
Текст
Аналогично стилям WordArt, эффекты применяются исключительно к тексту.
Упорядочить
Инструменты этой группы предназначены для изменения положения фигуры, ее выравнивания, поворота и других подобных манипуляций.
Поворот фигуры выполняется точно так же, как и поворот рисунка — на шаблонное, строго заданное или произвольное значение. То есть, можно выбрать стандартный угол поворота, указать свой или просто повернуть фигуру, потянув за круговую стрелку, расположенную непосредственно над ней.
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Кроме того, с помощью данного раздела можно наложить одну фигуру на другую, подобно тому, как это можно сделать с рисунками.
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В этом же разделе можно сделать обтекание фигуры текстом или сгруппировать две и более фигур.
Уроки по работе с Ворд:
Как сгруппировать фигуры
Обтекание картинки текстом
Примечание: Инструменты группы «Упорядочить» в случае работы с фигурами абсолютно идентичны таковыми при работе с рисунками, с их помощью можно выполнять ровно такие же манипуляции.
Размер
Возможность единого инструмента данной группы всего одна — изменение размера фигуры и поля, в котором она находиться. Здесь можно задать точное значение ширины и высоты в сантиметрах или изменить его пошагово с помощью стрелок.
Кроме того, размер поля, как и размер фигуры, можно менять вручную, используя для этого маркеры, расположенные по контуру их границ.
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Примечание: Для выхода из режима рисования нажмите клавишу «ESC» или же кликните левой кнопкой мышки в пустом месте документа. Чтобы вернуться к редактированию и открыть вкладку «Формат», дважды кликните по рисунку/фигуре.
Вот, собственно, и все, из этой статьи вы узнали, как рисовать в Ворде. Не забывайте о том, что данная программа является в первую очередь текстовым редактором, поэтому не стоит возлагать на нее слишком серьезных задач. Используйте для таких целей профильный софт — графические редакторы.
Contents
- 1 How to Draw in Word with the Shapes Tool
- 2 How to Draw on a Word Document with the Microsoft Word Drawing Tool
- 3 Extra: How to Draw on Google Docs
- 4 Extra: How to Annotate Screenshots with Snip and Sketch
The instances where you’d want to draw in Word in a professional environment are slim, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do it.
Drawings can add some extra flavor to your documents while remaining suitable for certain audiences. We’re going to show you how to draw on Word documents using two tools: the freehand tool and the shapes tool.
Drawings in Word
The Shapes tool lets you create illustrations using a variety of preset shapes or its line tool. It’s best suited for those using a keyboard and mouse, as it allows you to get passable drawings without having a steady hand.
Freehand drawing in Word is primarily designed for those with touchscreens or tablets. It forgoes shapes for a series of more traditional pens and markers. You can choose whichever of these suits you and follow along below:
Drawing with the shapes tool doesn’t produce the best results, but it’ll definitely do in a pinch. You can even use the freeform: scribble tool to draw any shape you want. Here’s how to use it:
- Open the “Insert” tab of your ribbon and click “Illustrations > Shapes > Freeform: scribble”
- Click and drag on your canvas to draw
- Modify your drawing by double-clicking it and pressing “Edit points icon > Change shape”
- Move the points around to edit your drawing
Click away when you’re done to apply the changes.
- Double-click the shape and drag a corner or other anchor point to resize it
Step description
- With the shape selected, press the paint bucket and choose a color to fill it in
- Click the pencil icon to choose a stroke color
- Click the “A” in a box on the left to add text and use the pop-up menu to adjust its formatting
- Click the “WordArt Styles” link in the ribbon and add gradients, shadows, and textures
Once you’re done, you can right-click it and press “Save as Picture…” to save it as a shareable image file.
How to Draw on a Word Document with the Microsoft Word Drawing Tool
The Microsoft Word drawing tool uses the Microsoft Ink engine for a very competent drawing and annotation experience. It supports advanced features like pressure sensitivity and allows you to choose between a variety of pen/pencil textures for your brush. Here’s how you use it:
- Open the “Draw” tab of the ribbon and click on the pen tool
Click and drag with your cursor, finger, or tablet pen to draw.
- Add some color via the colored pen icon
Technically, you can change the color of the regular pen, but having a separate tool helps you to quickly switch between different colors and thicknesses.
- Press the down arrow on the colored pen to modify color and thickness
- Press one of the images to use it as a pen texture
- Use the highlighter pen for a square brush
- Press the eraser icon and use it to clean up your image
You can just click and drag over lines with this tool to remove them.
- Select shapes by clicking the lasso tool and dragging around them
- Click and drag with the cursor tool to move your lines
- Click on the action pen and choose “Track Changes”
- Annotate on text with typical editing marks to modify it
- For editing mark tips, click the action pen and press “Ink Gesture Help”
If you prefer to use Google’s text editing tools, drawing gets a bit less intuitive, but it’s still entirely possible. Here’s our existing guide on how to draw on Google Docs.
Extra: How to Annotate Screenshots with Snip and Sketch
You can also take a screenshot and annotate on it directly using Microsoft’s Snip and Sketch tool. Here’s our tutorial on the matter.
Lesson 26: Drawing Objects
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Introduction
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
- Use drawing objects
Introduction to Word graphics
There are two different types of graphics you can use to give some pizzazz to your Word documents:
- Drawing objects: A graphic that is part of a Microsoft Word documen
- Pictures: Graphics that were created from another file
In this lesson, you’ll learn about drawing objects.
Drawing objects include:
- AutoShapes: Includes lines, curves, and text boxes
- WordArt drawing objects
You can change and enhance drawing objects using the Drawing toolbar.
Creating drawing objects
Access Word’s drawing tools on the Drawing toolbar.
- Choose ViewToolbars Drawing.
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- Right-click any toolbar and select Drawing.
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- Click the Drawing button on the Standard toolbar.
The Drawing toolbar has two sets of drawing tools: AutoShapes and WordArt.
Using AutoShapes
Use AutoShapes to insert lines, scribbles, basic shapes, and text boxes into your presentation.
To access AutoShapes:
- Choose ViewToolbarsDrawing. The Drawing toolbar opens.
- Choose an AutoShape from the AutoShape drop-down menu.
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- Click any of the drawing tools in the first group of buttons.
. - The mouse pointer changes to a crosshair .
- Drag the crosshair from a starting point until the object is the desired size.
- Release the mouse button to end the drawing object and turn off the Drawing tool.
Hold down the Shift key to create straight lines, perfect circles, and perfect squares.
AutoShapes are inserted (on their own layer) with the In front of text wrapping style applied.
WordArt drawing objects
The second set of drawing tools on the Drawing toolbar allows you to create a graphic object from text. Using WordArt, you can create interesting graphics for your document. WordArt can even be shadowed, skewed, rotated, and stretched.
Here are a few examples of what WordArt allows you to do:
To insert WordArt:
- Place the insertion point where you want to insert WordArt.
- Click the WordArt button on the Drawing toolbar . The WordArt gallery opens.
- Choose a WordArt style.
- The Edit WordArt Text dialog box appears. Edit the font, size, and style.
- Click OK.
AutoShapes are inserted (on their own layer) with the In front of text wrapping style applied.
Did you know?
Drawing objects are placed in separate layers on top of the text document. AutoShapes are inserted with the In front of text wrapping style applied. If you are working with more than one layer, it can be helpful to move objects from layer to layer.
To arrange objects:
- Open the Draw menu on the Drawing toolbar.
- Choose Order.
- Your choices include:
- Bring to Front
- Send to Back
- Bring Forward
- Send Backward
- Bring in Front of Text Send Behind Text
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Sometimes, you can’t express yourself in words and numbers alone.
Sometimes, you need to express yourself through art. Luckily, Microsoft Word recognizes this need and gives users the option to draw on a document.
If you want a new way to showcase your ideas, give drawing a try! It’s easy, adds some flair to your document and might be a more effective way to communicate your thoughts.
- In the ‘Insert tab,’ click the ‘Shapes’ button, and in the drop-down menu select ‘Scribble’
- Click and hold down your mouse to draw the shape you want
- Release the mouse when you’ve finished drawing
- Go to the ‘Shape Format’ tab to edit your shape
How to draw in Word
For all my visual learners in the house, follow along as I go through the drawing process step-by-step. I also include some formatting and editing tips and tricks to consider.
1. Click the ‘Shapes’ button and select ‘Scribble’
Open up your Microsoft Word document. It can be an empty document or it can be filled with an essay — you can draw over words if you want.
Navigate to the ‘Insert’ tab. From there, select ‘Shapes.’ A drop-down menu will appear. Under the ‘Lines’ options, select the very last button. It looks like a scribble and is aptly named ‘Scribble.’
2. Hold down your mouse to draw
Click and hold down your mouse to draw. Admittedly, this isn’t the most intuitive thing in the world and your drawings probably won’t look like they do on paper. That’s okay, you do get a chance to tweak and sculpt your drawing later — as well as adjust the line coloring, width, fill color, and more.
Here’s the strange shape I chose to draw (don’t ask me what it is):
3. Release the mouse
As soon as you release your mouse, the drawing will be finished. You’ll no longer be able to continue drawing, like you would if it were pen and paper.
If you released the mouse too early, you can delete the shape and start over. If you want to add another shape to complement the one you just drew, go ahead and click the ‘Scribble’ button and go through the drawing process once more.
If you have the basic idea of the drawing done but it’s not exactly what you wanted, you can tweak the lines a bit. Double-click on the drawing. Click on the small ‘Edit Shape’ button in the top left corner. Then, select ‘Edit Points.’
A bunch of, you guessed it, points will appear on your drawing. Dragging a point out, in, or sideways effectively drags the line of the drawing with it. When you click off of the point, the drawing will be altered accordingly.
4. Edit your drawing
Double-click your drawing. A new tab will appear in the menu banner called ‘Shape Format.’ Now you can resize your shape by dragging the corners of the box around it. You can use the ‘Shape Fill’ button to add color inside your shape.
You can change the color of the outline by clicking the pencil button, located next to the ‘Shape Fill’ button. You can also choose to have ‘No Outline’ if you want.
Another way to make your drawing stand out is by adding text to it. Click on the ‘Draw a Text Box’ icon located next to the ‘Shapes’ button.
Drag your mouse over where you want the text box to live inside your shape. You can play with all the text editing options and include hanging indents, if you want.
To unlock more editing options, select the ‘Format Pane’ on the far right. This will open a sidebar where you can edit the line type of the outline, play with color effects for the fill color, and more!
Once you’ve manipulated your shape into a final product that you’re happy with, go ahead and ‘Save As.’ Now you’re ready to share your creativity with the world!
Other things to know about drawing in Word
It will be very difficult for you to draw straight lines in Word. That’s simply due to the impossibility of dragging a mouse precisely. If that’s frustrating you to no end, there are work arounds.
How to draw a line in Word
If you want to have a very straight line, maybe the ‘Scribble’ tool is not the right one for you. Go back to the ‘Shapes’ drop-down menu under the ‘Insert’ tab and go through the different line options available to you. Select what’s best for your vision and go from there!
You’ll also notice that Word offers a variety of pre-made shapes to choose from. If you’re struggling to draw a star that doesn’t look like a sad blob, maybe try select the pre-made star shape. You can still play with the coloring, size, lines and more.
TIP: If you are dead-set on drawing freehand but Word isn’t working out for you, try drawing in Microsoft Paint. You can always insert that image into Word later on.
Want to put your artistry to the test in other ways? Discover how to make a brochure in Word.
Holly is the director of content marketing at G2. An avid reader and writer, Holly graduated from the University of Missouri with a dual major in Journalism and English. She firmly believes in the power of content and is constantly seeking ways to better engage and delight readers.
While Microsoft Word isn’t the best drawing tool, you can create basic drawings or scribbles in Word directly. Here’s how.
Microsoft Word isn’t essential software for graphics designers, and for a good reason. It’s true—Microsoft Word isn’t best suited for drawing, but it does have some built-in drawing tools you can use, should you need to.
For simple drawings, you can draw in Word directly using shapes, lines, or pen tools. If you want to draw in Microsoft Word, here’s what you’ll need to do.
These instructions have been designed with Microsoft Office 2019 in mind. Note that Microsoft 365 (formerly O365) is the Office suite with 1 TB of OneDrive per user. While the steps may work for older versions of Word, there may be some variations or missing features.
Using Microsoft Word Drawing Tools
There are two sets of drawing tools available to Microsoft Word users. If you want to draw basic, block-like images, you can insert shapes or lines into your Word document and group them together. You might want to do this if you’re creating a diagram or flow chart, for instance.
Alternatively, you can turn Word into your own personal canvas using pen drawing tools. If you have a touchscreen device or a graphics tablet, you can create freehand drawings.
To insert shapes, you’ll need to press the Insert tab on the ribbon bar. For freehand drawings, press the Draw tab instead.
Inserting Shapes into Microsoft Word
If you’re not confident of your freehand drawing ability, or you want to create diagrams in Word, you can insert shapes.
There are hundreds of pre-set shapes available. You can draw typical shapes like squares or circles or insert arrows, stars, speech bubbles, and more. To insert a shape, press the Insert tab on the ribbon bar, then press the Shapes button.
This will list the various shape options in a drop-down menu for you to choose from.
Press on one of the pre-set shapes or line options to select it—your cursor will change at this point.
Once this happens, draw onto your Word document directly to insert the shape or line you selected. This allows you to select the appropriate size for your shape.
With the shape inserted and selected, Word will switch to the Format tab on the ribbon bar. From here, you can format your shape.
For instance, add text to your shape and begin typing with the shape selected–the text will be inserted inside the shape.
You can also change the color and style of your shape, as well as the position and alignment of any inserted text, using the options listed in the Format tab.
Creating Freehand Drawings in Word
If you want to create more original Word drawings, you can use various pen drawing tools to draw onto a Word document. You can do this using a mouse or trackpad, or more precisely, using a touchscreen device or graphics tablet.
To start, press the Draw tab on the ribbon bar. This will display the pen drawing tool options for you to use.
Three drawing options are available under the Tools section. Press Draw with Touch to begin drawing with one of the pen tools, Eraser to switch to the eraser tool, or Select to select your drawings as objects to move, copy, or delete them.
A list of available pens to draw with is shown under the Pens category. There are three drawing pens available—Pencil, Pen, and Highlighter.
As you’d expect, using the Pencil tool inserts a finer, less precise drawing line to your document. The Pen tool is the opposite—lines are clearer, thicker, and more defined. The Highlighter tool can be used for emphasis, adding color to your drawings.
Several pre-set colors and designs are available already in the Pens category—select one of these to begin drawing. Alternatively, you can create your own by pressing the Add Pen button and selecting one of the tools listed in the drop-down menu.
This will add a new pen design to the Pens category, with a settings drop-down menu. From here, you can set the thickness and color of the pen tool, with a preview of the pen design at the top.
You can edit these in the future by hovering over a pen design and press the arrow icon in the bottom-left corner.
With your drawing pen tool selected and configured, you can begin drawing onto your Word document directly.
Creating a Drawing Canvas in Word
Word allows you to draw onto a Word document without constraints. If you’d prefer to draw onto a much smaller area of your Word document, however, you can insert a drawing canvas.
A drawing canvas groups your drawing into a single object which can then be moved, resized, or copied elsewhere. To do this, press the Drawing Canvas button in the Insert section of the Draw tab.
This will insert the canvas into your Word document. You will only be able to draw inside the canvas object’s borders– anything drawn outside of this will be ignored.
Designing Microsoft Word Documents
While it hasn’t been designed with drawing in mind, you can still use shapes, lines, and freehand pen drawings to create simplistic images in Microsoft Word. You can use shapes to create a flow chart or diagram or use free-hand drawings to show your artistic drawing skills.
You can insert and edit images in Microsoft Word too, but don’t forget Word’s main purpose. If you’re designing new documents, you may prefer to use building blocks to help you create them more quickly.