How to arrange texts and images neatly together

Word's table function is the simplest way to align text and images neatly — no fiddling with text wrapping or manual spacing required. By setting up a two-row, two-column table in landscape format, you create a clean, structured layout where descriptive text sits directly above each photo. Removing the visible borders and adjusting cell heights gives the document a polished, professional layout without any design expertise. Precise image sizing via the Layout dialogue ensures every photo fits its cell exactly, keeping everything consistent across the page. Read on for the full step-by-step guide to combining text and images in Word — tidily, efficiently, and with results you'll want to print.

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13 May 2026

How to arrange texts and images neatly together

Claudia R. asks:
I would like to create a neat overview of all the flowering plants in my garden. I would like to put a text with information about the plant above the picture. It is very important to me that everything looks neat and harmonious. The text and photos should be neatly aligned and not overlap. How can I create enough space for text and images in Word without the layout looking cluttered?

Hiroshi Nakanishi replies:
Dear Ms. R., ...