MS Word: Trying to insert symbols in image

donvv · 04-12-2009, 04:04 AM

Hello,
I have inserted an image (a map) into Word 2007, and I would like to place dots on it. However, I find that I cannot use the Insert Symbol menu - the dots appear either below or above the map!
Could you please help and suggest the way to place the dots on the map?

Many thanks!
donvv

**macropod** · 04-12-2009, 09:48 PM

Hi donvv,

If you want a dotted line, you could use one of the line autoshapes (Insert|Shape) and format it as a dashed line (via Drawing Tools|Format|Size|Colors and Lines). Similarly, if you want o overlay a single dot on the map, simply insert a small circle Autoshape, then size & colour it to suit.

donvv · 04-13-2009, 02:12 PM

Thank you very much Macropod! For now I wanted dots, but I will be needing dotted lines also Very helpful

Cheers
donvv

**djaburg** · 04-14-2009, 10:49 AM

Typically the issue revolves around trying to edit an image from within Word. I'd take the image to paint or any other image editing software you have, modify it there, then bring it in to Word.

**macropod** · 04-14-2009, 08:16 PM

Hi Andy,

For what the OP wants, that's a lot of extra work for no real gain. With the method I suggested, the dots can be moved at will - you can't do that with a bitmap.

04-12-2009, 04:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
donvv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2 OS: VISTA	MS Word: Trying to insert symbols in image Hello, I have inserted an image (a map) into Word 2007, and I would like to place dots on it. However, I find that I cannot use the Insert Symbol menu - the dots appear either below or above the map! Could you please help and suggest the way to place the dots on the map? Many thanks! donvv

04-12-2009, 09:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
macropod TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 561 OS: Vista	Re: MS Word: Trying to insert symbols in image Hi donvv, If you want a dotted line, you could use one of the line autoshapes (Insert\|Shape) and format it as a dashed line (via Drawing Tools\|Format\|Size\|Colors and Lines). Similarly, if you want o overlay a single dot on the map, simply insert a small circle Autoshape, then size & colour it to suit. __________________ Cheers macropod (MS MVP -Word)

04-13-2009, 02:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
donvv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2 OS: VISTA	Re: MS Word: Trying to insert symbols in image Thank you very much Macropod! For now I wanted dots, but I will be needing dotted lines also Very helpful Cheers donvv

04-14-2009, 10:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
djaburg TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,319 OS: XP SP3/Vista/7 Server 2K/2K3/2K8	Re: MS Word: Trying to insert symbols in image Typically the issue revolves around trying to edit an image from within Word. I'd take the image to paint or any other image editing software you have, modify it there, then bring it in to Word. __________________ Computers make it easier to do a lot of things, but most of the things they make it easier to do don't need to be done. The inherent vice of capitalism is the uneven division of blessings, while the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal division of misery.

04-14-2009, 08:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
macropod TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 561 OS: Vista	Re: MS Word: Trying to insert symbols in image Hi Andy, For what the OP wants, that's a lot of extra work for no real gain. With the method I suggested, the dots can be moved at will - you can't do that with a bitmap. __________________ Cheers macropod (MS MVP -Word)