When it comes to working with documents, Microsoft Word and Excel are two of the most commonly utilized programs. While Excel is great for organizing data and performing calculations, Word is usually used for creating textual documents such as reports and research papers. But what if you have to combine the two? In this article, we’ll illustrate some tips and tricks on how to use Excel tables and graphs in Word documents.
Crop to Shape – How to Cut an Image in Microsoft Word 2007
Have you ever had a photo that needed cropping to fit perfectly in your document but didn’t want to use Photoshop or other photo editing software? Don’t worry! You can crop images easily using Microsoft Word. Here are the steps to crop an image:
- Select the image you want to crop.
- Click on the Format tab on the ribbon.
- Click Crop in the Size group.
- Select the Crop to Shape option.
- Select a shape from the Shape dropdown list.
- Resize the shape and adjust the crop area as needed.
- Click outside of the image to crop it.
That’s it! You now have a perfectly cropped image that fits nicely in your document. Keep in mind that the Crop to Shape feature is only available in Microsoft Word 2007 and later versions.
How to Convert Excel Tables to Word Documents
One key benefit of Microsoft Word is the ability to insert and format tables. Excel, on the other hand, is great for manipulating data, but creating tables in Excel can be tedious and time-consuming. So what do you do if you have a lot of data in an Excel table but need to format it in a Word document? Here’s how to do it:
- Open your Excel document and highlight the table you want to convert.
- Press Ctrl+C to copy the table.
- Open a new or existing Word document and place the cursor where you want to insert the table.
- Press Ctrl+V to paste the table.
- Format the table as needed using the Table Tools > Design and Table Tools > Layout tabs.
That’s it! You now have a formatted table in your Word document that includes all of the data from your Excel table.
FAQ
Q: How do I insert a chart from Excel into a Word document?
A: Inserting a chart from Excel into a Word document is easy. Simply create your chart in Excel and copy it to the clipboard. Then, open your Word document and place the cursor where you want to insert the chart. Press Ctrl+V to paste the chart into the document. You can format the chart using the Chart Tools > Design and Chart Tools > Format tabs.
Q: Can I link an Excel table or chart to a Word document?
A: Yes, you can link an Excel table or chart to a Word document. This is useful if you need to update the data in the Excel file but want the changes to automatically reflect in the Word document. Here’s how to do it:
- Create your table or chart in Excel and copy it to the clipboard.
- In your Word document, place the cursor where you want to insert the object.
- Click Insert Object in the Text group on the Insert tab.
- Click the Create from File tab and browse to your Excel file.
- Select the object you want to insert and click OK.
- Check the Link to File box.
- Click OK to insert the object.
That’s it! Your Excel table or chart is now linked to your Word document. Any changes you make to the data in the Excel file will be reflected in the Word document automatically.
Video Tutorial
If you prefer video tutorials, check out this helpful YouTube video demonstrating some Excel to Word tips and tricks:
