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Adding photos and other visual elements can enhance the appeal of both web pages and printed materials with minimal effort. Inserting images into your written content is a simple and quick process, though the method varies depending on the software you are using. You can embed images and other graphical content in Word, PowerPoint, Wordpress, and HTML. This guide from Mytour demonstrates how to insert an image in HTML.
Steps
Using Word and PowerPoint
Determine the type of image you want to insert. You have the option to add a photograph, graphic, clip art, or chart. You can also create a shape or graphic.
To begin, open either Microsoft Word or PowerPoint. Microsoft Word features a distinctive blue sheet icon with a prominent 'W', while PowerPoint sports a red pie chart icon with a noticeable 'P'. Launch either application from your Windows Start menu or Applications folder on Mac. Both Microsoft Word and PowerPoint necessitate a Microsoft Office subscription for picture insertion and document saving.
- An online version of Microsoft Office is accessible at https://www.office.com/. Utilize this platform to embed images into documents using Word's online functionality. Alternatively, Google Docs is also an option.
Proceed by clicking on the Insert tab. This tab is prominently positioned as the third option at the top of the interface. Clicking on it unveils an array of options for inserting external media like graphics, shapes, spreadsheets, links, videos, and more into your document.
Select the location within your document where you intend to insert the image. This action relocates the text cursor accordingly. Images are inserted in Microsoft Word or PowerPoint at the position of the text cursor.
Choose the appropriate icon for the type of image you wish to insert. All image insertion options are neatly organized within the 'Illustration' box. You have the choice to insert a picture, shape, smart art, chart, or screenshot.
- Pictures: A dropdown menu appears, enabling selection from images stored on your computer (This device), stock images, or online images. Opt for the relevant option and proceed to select the desired image for insertion. Click on Insert to confirm.
- Shapes: Click on Shapes in the toolbar at the top to insert a shape into your document. Choose the desired shape, then access the Format tab to customize its color, border, text, etc.
- SmartArt: SmartArt offers a range of customizable charts for insertion into your document. Click on SmartArt to explore the selection. Once chosen, click Ok. You can input your text by clicking on '[text]' within the SmartArt. After insertion, customize its appearance using the tools under the Design and Format tabs.
- Chart: This option allows insertion of graphs into your document. Click on Charts and choose a chart type from the column on the left. Select a specific chart and click Ok. Use the spreadsheet window to edit graph data and labels.
- Screenshot: Capture a screenshot of a window or specific screen area. Click on Screenshot and select the desired window thumbnail. For capturing a specific area, opt for Screen clipping and draw a box over the desired region.
Adjust the dimensions of the inserted image as needed. Click on the image to select it, then drag the frame or its corners to resize accordingly.
Utilizing Wordpress
Access the WordPress admin panel. To do so, simply append '/admin' to your website's URL (e.g., www.example.com/admin). Then, input your admin credentials and click Log In.
Navigate to the specific page for image embedding. Select Pages from the left-hand panel, then choose the desired page for editing. Alternatively, opt for Add new page to create a new one.
Position the cursor where image insertion is intended. This action places the cursor within your blog or webpage, prompting the appearance of a toolbar with various icons.
Click on the Add media button. Located in the toolbar above the text cursor, this button is represented by an icon resembling a camera and a pair of music notes.
Pick an image and click Continue. Browse through your uploaded image library and select the desired image. Then, click Continue positioned at the lower-right corner.
- If the desired image isn't uploaded yet, hit Add new at the upper-left corner. Choose the image file and click Choose. Alternatively, select Add via URL from the left dropdown menu. Paste the image URL and click Upload.
- To edit caption, description, title, or alternate text, simply click Edit. Input the desired text in the corresponding field on the right side of the image.
Resize the image. To resize, select the image and drag the small square handles at the corners.
Align the image. With the image selected, use the alignment icons (left, right, center) to align it. Additionally, adjust text wrapping by toggling the wrap-around settings.
Employing HTML
Upload the image to your web server for embedding. Utilize an FTP client or directly upload via cPanel if supported by your web server.
Access the HTML page where you intend to insert an image. If the HTML file is already hosted on your server, you can modify it directly via cPanel. Alternatively, you can edit HTML files locally using text editors like Notepad or TextEdit, or utilize HTML editors such as Adobe Dreamweaver or Kompozer.
Position the cursor where you wish to place the image. This action sets the insertion point on the HTML page, indicating the image's insertion location.
Type 
. This marks the beginning of the HTML tag utilized for image insertion.
Paste the URL of the image within quotation marks. Ensure you have the URL of the uploaded image on your server. Insert the URL within quotes following the equals sign in the HTML tag (e.g., 
Add alt='alternate text' to the tag (optional). Alternate text serves as a substitute for the image if it cannot be displayed. To include alternate text, input 'alt=' followed by the text within quotation marks (e.g., 
Adjust the image size (optional). If resizing is desired, specify the width or height in pixels by typing 'width=' or 'height=' followed by the respective number within quotation marks (e.g., 
Type > to conclude the HTML tag. This action signifies the closure of the HTML tag. The complete tag should resemble the following structure:
Upload the HTML file to the server. After finishing the HTML page, transfer it to the server either through an FTP client or by uploading directly via cPanel.
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Important Notices
- Only use graphic images that belong to you or are designated for free personal use. Utilizing someone else's images without proper permission and attribution constitutes intellectual property theft.
