How To Put Text Over An Image In Google Docs

Placing text over images in Google Docs can make your documents visually appealing and more engaging. This is a useful technique for creating presentations, flyers, or marketing materials. While Google Docs is mainly for text editing, there are ways to overlay text on images with some simple tricks. This guide covers all steps to add text over images on both desktop and mobile versions of Google Docs.

Why Add Text Over an Image in Google Docs

Overlaying text on images allows you to create a professional-looking document or presentation by blending visuals and information seamlessly. Adding text to images can help in creating better Google Docs presentations, reports, and marketing materials.

How To Put Text Over An Image In Google Docs on Desktop

Follow these simple steps to add text over an image using the Google Docs desktop version, giving your documents a polished, creative look.

Step 1: Open Google Docs and Select Document

Open Google Docs on your Desktop and select a document in which you want to insert text over an image, you can also go with your existing document or you can create a new one.

Step 2: Click on Insert Tab

After opening Google Docs on your Desktop go to the Drawing sections of Google Docs to do so click on the "Insert" tab located in the toolbar.

Step 3: Select "Drawing" and New

When you click on the Insert tab a drop-down menu will appear containing many options among them select "Drawing" >> "New" option to go to the Drawing section of the Google Docs.

Step 4: Click on the Image Icon

When you open the Drawing section click on the "Image" Icon located in the toolbar to import the image to the Google Docs.

Step 5: Click on the "Choose an Image to Upload" button

Now click on the "Choose an Image to upload" button, this will open the images of your computer and then you can select the desired image on which you want to put text.

Step 6: Click on Text Icon

Wait until your image is uploaded and then click on the "Text" icon located at the toolbar to open a text box so that you can enter text in it.

Step 7: Enter Text and Click on "Save and Close"

Now enter the text that you want to be shown on the image and click on the "Save and Close" button to place your drawing into the document.

Step 8: Text Placed Over Image

Now text has been placed over an image and your image is also placed into the document.

How To Put Text Over An Image In Google Docs on Mobile

For users on the go, adding text over images is just as simple using the Google Docs mobile app. Follow these easy steps.

Step 1: Open Google Docs and Select Document

Open Google Docs on your mobile phone and select a document to edit it or you can choose a new document to perform actions on it.

Step 2: Click on the plus (+) Icon

After opening your Google Docs click on the "+" icon located at the top of the interface to open insertion options.

Step 3: Select "Image" Option

When you click on the "+" icon a menu of options will appear among options select "Image" to insert an image to the document.

Step 4: Select "From Photos"

Now select the field from which you want to import your image to Google Docs. To import the image from your device select "From Photos" or you can go with the other options.

Step 5: Select Image and Click on Three Dots

When your image is inserted into the document then select the image and click on the "Three Dots" to view the other options.

Step 6: Select Image Options

Now a menu will appear containing the options from that select the "Image Options".

Step 7: In Text Wrap select Inline option

Now in the Wrap Text section select the "Inline" option, it will align your text onto the image inserted by you.

Conclusion

Adding text over an image in Google Docs can transform the look of your documents, giving them a professional and polished appearance. Whether you're creating a flyer, report, or presentation, this technique allows for a combination of text and visuals that stands out.