How To Put Text Over An Image In Google Docs

Step 1: Open Google Docs and Select Document

Open Google Docs on your Desktop and select a document in which you want to insert text over an image, you can also go with your existing document or you can create a new one.

Step 2: Click on Insert Tab

After opening Google Docs on your Desktop go to the Drawing sections of Google Docs to do so click on the “Insert” tab located in the toolbar.

Step 3: Select “Drawing” and New

When you click on the Insert tab a drop-down menu will appear containing many options among them select “Drawing” >> “New” option to go to the Drawing section of the Google Docs.

Step 4: Click on the Image Icon

When you open the Drawing section click on the “Image” Icon located in the toolbar to import the image to the Google Docs.

Step 5: Click on the “Choose an Image to Upload” button

Now click on the “Choose an Image to upload” button, this will open the images of your computer and then you can select the desired image on which you want to put text.

Step 6: Click on Text Icon

Wait until your image is uploaded and then click on the “Text” icon located at the toolbar to open a text box so that you can enter text in it.

Step 7: Enter Text and Click on “Save and Close”

Now enter the text that you want to be shown on the image and click on the “Save and Close” button to place your drawing into the document.

Step 8: Text Placed Over Image

Now text has been placed over an image and your image is also placed into the document.

Placing text over images in Google Docs can significantly enhance the visual impact and communication effectiveness of your document. This technique is particularly valuable for creating engaging presentations, flyers, or reports where combining textual and visual elements is essential. Although Google Docs is primarily a text-focused platform, it offers capabilities that allow for the layering of text over images through a few simple steps.

This article will guide you through the process of putting text over an image in Google Docs, on desktop as well as mobile utilizing built-in tools to achieve a professional and visually appealing layout.