MS Excel 2007 - Lesson 9: Insert Images and Graphics into a

This article examines Insert 2007 Excel image and explains the main developments, practical implications, and context readers should understand.

Add Images to Spreadsheets in Excel 2007

To add an image:

• Click the Insert tab

• Click the Picture button

• Browse photos

• Click on the name of the image you want to insert

• Click Insert

• To move the image, click and drag it to where you want

Insert Clip Art into Excel 2007

To add Clip Art:

• Click the Insert tab

• Click the Clip Art button

• Find patterns by using the Clip Art search dialog

• Click Clip Art

• To move the pattern, click and drag it to where you want

Edit Photos After Inserting

When you add an image to the spreadsheet, a new tab appears on the Ribbon. The Format tab allows you to format images and graphics. This tab has 4 groups:

• Adjust: Adjust brightness, contrast and color for photos
• Picture Style: Allows you to place a frame or border around the image and add effects to the image.
• Arrange: Adjust image alignment and rotation
• Size: Cut and resize images

Insert Shape (Image) in Excel 2007

To add a picture:

• Click the Insert tab

• Click the Shapes button

• Click on the image you choose

• Click on the spreadsheet

• Click and drag the dots at the edge of the border to enlarge the shape

To format images:

• Click on the picture

• Click the Format tab

Insert Smartart into Excel 2007

SmartArt is a feature in Office 2007, allowing you to choose from a number of different graphics including charts, lists, circles and processes. To add SmartArt:

• Click the Insert tab

• Click the SmartArt button

• Click SmartArt you choose

• Select SmartArt

• Drag it to the desired position in the spreadsheet To format SmartArt:

• Select SmartArt

• Click the Design or Format tab

• Click SmartArt to add content and images.

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