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How to Write a Report and Insert Pictures With Words

Reports that contain only words run the risk of boring the reader. Using images in your report is not only a good way to break up the repetitive lines of text, they can also add additional information and help illustrate concepts or design features that are contained in the report. Programs like Microsoft Word are good consideration for creating a report where you can easily insert pictures of different sizes and positions on the page.

Things You'll Need

Microsoft Office

Instructions

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  Prepare a rough draft of your report. This draft should contain, were appropriate are the different sections, titles, headings, sub headings and of course the report itself. The report should be prepared in a way that it has an introduction, findings or recommendations and a conclusion.
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  Search for pictures to run with your report. If you work for a corporation they may have a list of approved stock photos or agencies you can source the pictures from. If the report is more specific, then photos may need to be arranged to complete your report.
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  Open up Microsoft Word, click the "Start" button in the top left of the window and select "New" then "Blank document" from the new window. Once the new document opens up, click "Insert" in the toolbar and select "Picture" from the selection across the top of the screen. Use your cursor to locate the picture from your computer hard drive and click "Ok" located in the bottom right of the window.
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  Click and hold the picture and reposition the picture to the position you want it on the page. Release the button and the picture will drop into place.
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  Position your cursor at the top left of the page. Begin typing the final draft of the report. The text will automatically wrap around the picture on the page. Remember to name the document and save it frequently as you continue to write the final draft.

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