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.

….. throw away the purple box that is placed on the floor near to the entrance of the room

….. send the computer for repair. The computer is placed below a table which is at the left hand side after entering the room. Take note that there are two computers there. The one to be sent for repair is directly underneath the table, not the one on the right hand side

….. fix the false ceiling panel at the top right hand corner of the room

 

Wouldn’t it be much clearer and better if this picture was sent?

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This is how it can be done.

 

1. Start PowerPoint and insert the picture to a new slide

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2. Add texts, arrows, labels, etc by using the Drawing toolbar in PowerPoint

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3. Once completed, click Edit on menu bar and choose Select All

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4. Right-click on the picture and select Save as Picture... from the context menu

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5. Choose JPEG or other image file type and Save

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 Done! You’ve just created a picture with annotations!!!

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