How to Lock an Image in Microsoft Word

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Lock an Image Using the Restrict Editing Feature

The restrict editing feature allows users to protect an image using a password. However, using this feature also locks the other contents of the document. Therefore, this method is only advisable where the Word document is shared with external parties and you do not want any changes. Here’s how it works:

Step 1:LaunchMicrosoft Wordon your computer.

Step 2:On the Ribbon tab, selectInsert.

Step 3:SelectPicturesand choose to Insert Picture From your PC, online, or stock images.

Step 4:Once your Picture is in the document, click theReviewtab.

Step 5:SelectProtectand thenRestrict Editing. Doing this launches a side panel on the document.

Step 6:From the side panel, tick either or all of the following boxes:

Step 7:SelectYes, Start Enforcing Protectionat the base of the menu to launch a dialog box.

Step 8:On the dialog box, provide a password for the document and selectOKto save your changes.

Lock an Image Using the Watermark Feature

If you have an image set as your background in Word, this option might be preferable as it ensures the image remains fixed. Here’s how it works:

Step 1:LaunchMicrosoft Wordon your computer.

Step 2:SelectDesignon the Ribbon.

Step 3:SelectWatermarkfrom the options available.

Step 4:SelectCustom Watermark.

Step 5:SelectPicture Watermarkin the following dialog box, then clickSelect Picture.

Step 6:From the new pop-up, select Insert Picture from your preferred source (File, Bing, or OneDrive).

Note:The path of your chosen option will be recorded by the Watermark feature.

Step 7:SelectOKto save changes.

That’s it. The image should reflect as a locked background in your document.

Lock an Image Using the Position Anchor Tool

The Picture Anchor tool ensures the position of an image on a Word document remains fixed.

Step 1:LaunchMicrosoft Wordon your computer.

Step 2:On the Ribbon tab, selectInsert.

Step 3:SelectPicturesand choose to Insert Picture From your PC, online or stock images.

Step 4:Once your Picture is in the document,right-clickon it to reveal a menu.

Step 5:SelectWrap Textand choose any text wrapping style except In Line with Text, which is the default setting of all inserted images.

Step 6:Select the image, and a semi-circle should appear.

Step 7:Select thesemi-circleand tick the circle besideFix Position on Pageto ensure your image stays fixed.

Lock an Image Using the Picture Content Control Function of the Developer Tab

The Developer tab is available on Microsoft Word versions 2010, 2013, 2016, and 2019. It is also available on Word for Microsoft 365.

Step 1:LaunchMicrosoft Wordon your computer.

Step 2:Place your mouse on the Ribbon andright-click.

Step 3:Click onCustomize Ribbonto launch a dialog box.

Step 4:On theMain Tabsmenu, scroll down and click the checkbox besideDeveloperto include it on your Word Ribbon.

Step 5:Click onOKto close the dialog box.

Step 6:Click on theDeveloper tabnow on your Word Ribbon.

Note:Before selecting the Developer Tab, select the image to be locked.

Step 7:Within the Control Group, selectPicture Content Control(represented by an image icon), and your image should be locked.

By locking the images on your Microsoft Word document, you can ensure your document remains organized. Another way to make the images on your Word document organized is by formattingall images to have the same size.

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Last updated on 17 August, 2024

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