How to Move Images in Google Docs

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By Victor Ashiedu

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Do you want to move an image in Google Docs but are not sure how to? This Itechguide teaches you how to move images in Google Docs.

The purpose of this guide is to place two images side-by-side in Google Docs. Though with the steps, you can move images however you want to…

Step 1: Resize the Images

The first step in moving images in Google Docs is to resize the images. Take a look at these two images.

How to Move Images in Google Docs: Resize the Images

For the two images to fit side-by-side, you have to reduce their sizes. Here are the steps:

If you want to overlap the images you may not necessarily need to resize them. If you do not need to size the images, skip this step and move on to step 2.
  • Open Docs.Google.com and login with your Google account.
  • Then open the Google Docs document with the images you want to move.
  • Click on the first image. The edges of the image will have 8 tiny squares around it.
How to Move Images in Google Docs: Resize the Images
  • Hover over the tiny square on the right side of the image. Two-edge arrows will be displayed. To reduce the image, drag that arrow inwards.
  • Repeat the same for the second image.

Step 2: Set the Images to ‘Wrap Text’

Once you have resized the images, the next step is to set the images to ‘Wrap Text’. Here is how…

  • Click on the first image. Then beneath the image, click Wrap Text.
  • Repeat the same step for the second image.

Step 3: Drag the Images Side-by-side

Once you have resized the images and set them to ‘Wrap Text’, you are set to move them side-by-side. Here are the detailed steps.

  • Scroll down to the second image and click on it.
  • Then drag the image towards the right side of the first image and drop it beside it.
How to Move Images in Google Docs: Move the Images Side-by-side
  • You can even overlap the images sideways or the second beneath the first.
How to Move Images in Google Docs: Move the Images Side-by-side
You can move the two images however you want them. The secret is to resize both of them but most importantly set both to ‘Wrap Text’. If the images are not set to ‘Wrap text’, you will not be able to drag them.

It may be a bit tricky to move images in Google Docs but there is a way around it. I hope this Itechguide did the trick for you!

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Victor Ashiedu

Victor is the founder of InfoPress Media, publishers of Ilifeguides and Itechguides. With 20+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, his expertise spans Windows, Linux, and DevOps. Explore his contributions on Itechguides.com for insightful how-to guides and product reviews.

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