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Is there a simple way to add annotation to a picture?

Very often, we want to add texts, arrows and labels to a picture for illustration. Do we need to learn how to use a picture or graphic editing software, e.g. PhotoShop or Illustrator, to accomplish the task?

No, there is a simple way. Just use PowerPoint. We make it simple for you.

In this example, an email was sent to a worker for him to carry out some instructions.

How to reduce the file size of Microsoft Office document that contains high resolution pictures?

Nowadays, it is common to insert pictures created using digital camera into Microsoft Word or PowerPoint. The problem is that inserting just a few of these pictures can make the document file size huge.

Is there a simple way to reduce the document file size? Yes, below is the illustration for using Microsoft Office 2002 or 2003.

In this illustration, three pictures are inserted into Word and saved as Document1.doc

How many pixels are needed for a certain print size, without losing image quality?

Generally, I would suggest that you do not resize the image (created by digital camera). Just give the full size image to photo lab or printer. If you are doing your own printing using inkjet printer, select the full size image and then define what print size you want in the printing software.

However, in case you really want to know the calculation, or you want your inserted images in Word document still look good in the printout, here is the general guideline.

 

How to capture the computer's screen and put it in Microsoft Office documents or other applications?

Very often, you want to take a snapshot of the computer's screen or one of the opened windows. You want to paste the picture into a document for making report, presentation or saving it as a file. Do you know that this feature is already available in your Windows operating system?

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