you’re able to upload a file, take a picture, or search for a photo online.

pick the image, then select thethree dotsunder the image.

In the pop-up window, chooseAll Image Options.

The Insert > Image option in Google Docs

SelectAdjustmentsand use theTransparencyslider to adjust the image’s transparency.

Increasing transparency makes it easier to read the text in front of an image.

SelectText Wrappingand chooseBehind Text.

The More menu and “All Image Options” items

Select theXnext toImage Optionsin the upper-right corner to terminate the image editor.

In the document, click above the image to place the cursor.

jot down the text, then use theEnterandSpacebarkeys to move it exactly where you want it over the image.

Transparency settings in Google Docs

You may need to adjust the text placement.

Open a new document and go toInsert>Drawing>+New.

SelectImage(the photo icon) and choose the image for your background.

The “Behind Text” option in Text Wrapping settings

To adjust transparency, selectEdit(the pencil icon) and selectTransparent.

SelectText Box(theTicon), then click-and-drag to draw a text box where you want it.

When you’re satisfied, selectSave and Close.

“Meet Lulu” text over a picture in Google Docs

Your image with text will be inserted into the document.

To make further adjustments, go for the image, then select thethree dotsunderneath.

it’s possible for you to then insert the screenshot into Google Docs as an image.

Insert > Drawing > New in Google Docs

FAQ

The easiest way is with theDrawingoption.

Go toInsert>Drawing>New, and then upload an image.

Right-click and go toRotate>Flip horizontally/vertically(as needed).

The Image option

SelectSave and closeto insert the flipped image into your document.

Google Docs supports all common image types, including jpeg, heic, tiff, and png.

you’re able to’t upload a pdf file as an image, however.

The Text Box option