Step 3: Add and Customize Elements on Your Page
Once you’ve determined the structure and layout of your document, you can add and customize elements on your page, such as text, images, tables, graphics, and more. You can use the previously mentioned features and tools, such as Insert tabs, Format tabs, Layout Options icons, Paragraph groups, and Styles groups.
Here are some tips you can use to add and customize elements on your page:
- Text: You can type your text directly on your page, or you can copy and paste your text from another source, such as a document, website, or email. You can also use the Find and Replace feature to search for and replace specific words or phrases in your text. You can access this feature by pressing Ctrl+F on your keyboard, or by clicking Home > Editing > Find or Replace.
- Images: You can add your images from a variety of sources, such as files, clip art, online, or on your device. You can also take pictures directly from your camera or scanner. You can add an image by clicking Insert > Pictures > From File or other sources. You can also change the size, position, and format of your images by using Format tabs, Layout Options icon, and Picture Tools.
- Tables: You can add your table by specifying the number of rows and columns you want, or by copying and pasting your table from another source, such as Excel, PowerPoint, or a website. You can add a table by clicking Insert > Table > Insert Table or other ways. You can also change the size, position, and format of your table by using Format tabs, Layout Options icon, and Table Tools.
- Graphs: You can add your chart by selecting the type of chart you want, such as column, line, circle, or bar. You can also enter the data you want to display on your chart, or by copying and pasting your data from another source, such as Excel, PowerPoint, or a website. You can add charts by clicking Insert > Chart > Column or other types. You can also change the size, position, and format of your chart by using Format tabs, Layout Options icons, and Chart Tools.
- Shapes: You can add your shape by selecting the shape you want, such as a square, circle, star, or arrow. You can also draw your shapes by using Freeform or Scribble tools. You can add shapes by clicking Insert > Shapes > Rectangle or other shapes. You can also change the size, position, and format of your shape by using Format tabs, Layout Options icon, and Drawing Tools.
- Icons: You can add your icons by selecting the icons you want, such as people, animals, things, or symbols. You can also search for icons that match the keywords you entered. You can add icons by clicking Insert > Icons > People or other categories. You can also change the size, position, and format of your icons by using Format tabs, Layout Options icons, and Graphics Tools.
- Text Box: You can add your text box by typing the text you want, or by copying and pasting text from another source. You can also choose the text box style you want, such as simple, shaded, or 3D. You can add a text box by clicking Insert > Text Box > Simple Text Box or other styles. You can also change the size, position, and format of your text boxes by using Format tabs, Layout Options icons, and Drawing Tools.