Google Docs, a favorite among the over 2 billion Google Workspace users, offers various formatting options to enhance document readability and presentation. One such feature is text wrapping, which allows text to flow around images or other objects, creating a cleaner and more engaging layout.

In this article, we will see the steps to Wrap Text in Google Docs for laptop or computer devices, and also for mobile devices.

What is Text Wrapping in Google Docs

Text wrapping refers to the way text flows around or interacts with an image or object in a document. Go through the article to learn how to wrap text around the image in Google Docs. Text wrapping determines how an object within your document interacts with the text surrounding it. You have various choices to control how closely the text wraps around the object. Start by choosing an image and then pick a text wrapping option.

Different Methods to Wrap Text in Google Docs

In Google Docs, you have several options for text wrapping around images, similar to those found in Microsoft Word. There are five image-wrapping choices in Google Docs:

1. Inline with text

This is the default setting, aligning the image with the surrounding text, so it appears within lines of text.

2. Wrap text

With this option, you can place the image anywhere in your document. If you position it within a paragraph, the text will wrap around the image, creating space for it. However, you cannot place an image before the text; it will always wrap the text.

3. Behind text

This setting positions the image behind the text, allowing you to place it anywhere in your document. If text overlaps the same area, the image will be hidden beneath it.

4. Break text

Unlike the wrap text option, this choice enables you to add the image anywhere on the page. It won’t affect the spacing between words but will break and rearrange lines to accommodate the image.

5. In front of the text

Similar to the “behind text” option, this setting lets you insert the image anywhere in your document, even over areas with text. When placed on top of the text, the image will appear in front of it.

How to Upload an Image in Google Docs

Step 1: Launch Google Docs

Open Google Docs in your web browser.

Opening Google Docs

Step 2: Open Google Document

Open an existing document or create a new document in which we can add the content.

Opening the Document

Step 3: Select the Area

Now in our Google document select the area where we need to insert the image and wrap it into the text.

Selecting the Area

Step 4: Click on Insert Tab

Navigate to the Insert tab, multiple drop-down options will be displayed. From this option, we need to select an image, and we need to upload the image from your computer. Or we can also upload it from different sources.

Click on Insert Tab> Select Image Option

Step 5: Select and Upload the Image

Once you click the “Image” option, a small window will appear. From there, choose the picture you want to put into your document. In the screenshot below, you can see that we’ve picked the image, and now we’re going to add it to our document.

Selecting and Uploading Image

How to Wrap Text in Google Docs

Step 1: Select the Uploaded Image and Click on Wrap Text Icon

After the image is placed in your document, click on the image. Once you have done that, various icons will appear. Choose the “wrap text” icon as per your preference.

Selecting the Image and Clicking on Wrap Text

Step 2: Preview Wrap Text

After selecting the wrap text option, our image is wrapped between the text in proper alignment and the proper layout.

Wrap Text done successfully

How to Wrap Text in Google Docs on Mobile

Step 1: Launch Google Docs on your Mobile Device

Open the Google Docs App on your Mobile Device

Step 2: Open the Google Document

Choose a document from your list as per your preference, and then proceed to open the specific document for which you wish to handle the outline. Simply click on the chosen document to access it.

Selecting Document to be Opened

Step 4: Click the Edit Button

Now that the document is open, you’ll want to locate and click on the blue pencil icon positioned at the bottom of the screen. This icon signifies that you are about to make edits to the document. Click on it to begin editing.

Clicking on Edit Icon

Step 5: Click on Insert (+) Icon

For inserting the image in our Google document through a mobile device, we need to click on the insert icon that is situated on the top side of the screen.

Clicking on Insert Icon

Step 6: Click on Image Option and Upload from your device

After selecting the insert option multiple sub-options will be displayed from these. We need to select the image option and upload the image as per our choice or need from a mobile device.

Selecting Image option and Uploading Image

Step 7: Select the Image

Once you’ve inserted the image into your document, proceed by selecting the uploaded image.

Select the Image > Click on Wrap Text

Step 8: Select Text Wrap Option

Upon clicking the icon, you’ll access various text wrapping options such as inline, wrap text, break text, behind text, and more. To proceed, select the “wrap text” option from this list.

Selecting Wrap Text Option

Step 9: Preview Wrap Text

After selecting the wrap text option, our image is wrapped between the text in proper alignment and the proper layout.

Text Wrap has done Successfully

Keyboard Shortcut for Text Wrapping Around Images in Google Docs

There is not a direct one, but you can open the image options menu by clicking the image and using the following keyboard shortcut:

Alt+O, M, J

Conclusion

In conclusion, the feature of rap text in Google Docs helps us to adjust the actual positioning of images in our document without ruining the flow of our actual or main content This feature can be also performed on Google sheet and Google Slides We just need to select the inline with text option under the text wrapping tab to get things back to the normal, initial state. This feature allows us to properly integrate text with images or other elements in our document by actually improving its presentation and visual layout.

How to Wrap Text in Google Docs? – FAQs

How to wrap text in Google Docs on Mac?

To wrap text around an image in Google Docs on a Mac:

1. Click on the image to select it.
2. Click the “Wrap text” option in the toolbar.
3. Adjust the margin settings by dragging the small squares at the corners of the image to set the desired distance between the text and the image

Where is text wrapping in Google Docs?

In Google Docs, text wrapping is found by selecting an image or object, then clicking on the “Wrap text” option in the toolbar that appears. This allows you to adjust how text flows around the selected item.

Can we wrap text in columns or tables?

No, in the current feature of Wrap Text we cannot wrap text around the columns or tables. Wrap Test is mostly applied to images and other objects.

What is the main difference between “Wrap Text” and “Break Text”?

Wrap Text allows text to flow around the particular object or image, whereas Break Text moves the complete object to a new line without interrupting the actual text flow.