This wikiHow teaches you how to draw in a Word document. You can follow the steps in this article with both Mac and Windows versions of Word.
Step
Step 1. Open Microsoft Word
Double click the white "W" icon on a dark blue background.
If you want to draw in an existing document, double-click the document you want to draw a drawing, and skip the next step
Step 2. Click the Blank document button in the upper left corner of the window
A new document will open.
Generally, the Mac version of Microsoft Word will load a new document right away. Skip this step if you are using a Mac
Step 3. Click the Insert tab on the left of the blue menu ribbon at the top of the Word window
You'll see a toolbar below the blue ribbon.
If you're using a Mac, click Insert on the blue ribbon instead of on the menu bar
Step 4. Click the Shapes option
This option is in the Illustrations section, in the Insert toolbar to be precise. You will see a menu below it.
Step 5. In the Lines section, click a line type from the menu that appears
You can select one of the available line shapes by clicking on its icon. Alternatively, you can draw freeform lines by clicking the curved line icon on the right side of the Lines screen
Step 6. Click and drag the cursor to draw a line
Release the cursor to create a fixed shape.
- After setting the shape of the line, you can click and move the line.
- To delete a line, click on the line, then click Delete.
