How to Add Captions to Images in Google Docs

How to Add Text to an Image in Google Docs – Quick Steps

Step 1: Insert the image

Step 2: Right click and Select the Cut Option from the list

Step 3: Select the Insert Option and Select Drawing then Select New Option

Step 4: Right Click and Paste the Image

Step 5: Select Text Box from the Tools

Step 6: Set the Text Box and type your text

Google Docs is a cloud-based online word-processing platform by Google that allows users to create, and edit documents from anywhere and on any device. It allows users to work on many file formats and provides a range of features to the users. With Google Docs it is now easy to work collaboratively so that many persons can work on the same file together. With Google Docs not only we can edit documents but also we can add features to images such as adding captions to an image.

How to Put Captions under Images in Google Docs using a Google Drawing

Step 1: Open the Google Document

When you log in, you’ll see templates and a ‘+’ sign. Click the ‘+’ and pick ‘Blank Document’ to begin a new one from scratch.

Create a blank document

Step 2: Go to Insert Tab and Select Image Option

A fresh blank document will now appear on your screen. Just below where it says “Untitled document,” you’ll find a list of choices. Opt for the “Insert” option to add an image to your document.

Click on the Insert option

Step 3: Select Upload from Computer or Choose Search the Web

Now click on the Image option and then you will see a list of options to insert an image into your document. (Here we’ve chosen an image from the web and then typed the name of the image, selected it, and clicked on the Insert button.)

Choose required option

Step 4: Select the Image

Click on the image you want to insert.

Step 5: Right-click on the Image and Select the Cut Option

After the image has been inserted right-click on the image and select the cut option to cut the image which will also copy the image from the document so that we can reuse the image later. We will use this image later in below mentioned steps.

Click on cut

Step 6: Go to Insert, Click on Drawing and Select New

Navigate to the “Insert” option once more, and this time, select “Drawing.” We’ll begin by inserting the image into the document, and then you can choose how to upload it to add a caption. For now, let’s go with the “New” option to create a blank workspace for inserting the image.

Select Insert > Drawing > New

Step 7: Right Click and Paste the Image

Right Click on the Page wherever you want to paste the image and select the Option Paste from the list.

Select the Paste Option

Step 8: Select the Text Box from the Tools

Click on the Text Box option to add a caption to your image. The text box option will allow us to insert a caption in it first and then from the Text Box itself we will place the caption in wherever position we want to add it.

Select the Text Box

Step 9: Draw a Box and Type the Text

Now you need to draw the size of the Text Box with the help of your mouse and place the text box wherever you want to place the caption in your image then click enter and on the top right click on Save and Close button. You can insert the text box at any position you want according to your requirements.

Set the text box

Step 10: Preview the Caption to the Image

Now the image will be inserted into your document with the caption and the final result will look like this :

Caption successfully added

Step 11: Click Save and Close

The caption stays with the picture, and you can move it wherever you want. If you want to change the picture, just do the same thing: click “Insert,” then “Drawing,” then “New,” and finally “Edit.”

How to Add Text to Image Using Table in Google Docs

Step 1: Open the Google Docs

Open the Google Docs in which you want to insert the table and caption it.

Step 2: Go to the Insert Tab and Select the Table (1×2)

Select the Insert tab and then Select the Table with “1×2” table width ( that means one column and two rows).

Select Insert Option > Select Tbale > “1X2”

Step 3: Go to Insert Tab, Click on Image, and Select Search the Web

Place your image in the top row by either dragging and dropping it or inserting it. You can add the image by searching for it online or uploading it from your device. In the example below, we’re using a web search to find the image.

Select Insert tab > Select Image > Search the Web

Step 4: Search and Select the Image then Click on Insert

Search for the image you want to insert and select that image then click on the Insert button at the bottom right corner.

Select the image > Click on Insert

Step 5: Type a Caption

You can type your caption in the next row, you can also adjust the font and size as per your need.

Add caption

Step 6: Eliminate the Border

To eliminate the table borders, simply right-click on the table and choose “Table properties.” Adjust the table border to “0 pt” and then click “OK.”

Set the border width to 0pt

Step 7: Preview the Image with Caption

Your picture and caption will be united seamlessly, with no apparent lines between them. If you choose to shift the image, the caption will follow suit.

Caption added successfully

How to Add Caption to a Photo Using Inline Text in Google Docs

Follow the below steps to use in-line to caption your image in Google Docs:

Step 1: Insert the Image in your Google Docs

Insert the image in your document. Follow the above methods to learn how to insert the images.

Select Insert > Image >Search the web

Step 2: Click on the Image

Click on the Image, this will bring up some line options on the left side of the image.

Click on the Image

Step 3: Choose Inline Option

Select the left corner option (inline option )

Choose Inline Option

Step 4: Now Type your Caption and Preview Image with Caption

Caption added successfully

How to Add Caption to a Image Using an Add-On in Google Docs

An alternative approach for adding captions to your document’s images involves using a Google Docs add-on. One such add-on, known as Caption Maker, simplifies the process by enabling you to include captions for all your items simultaneously. This method is particularly convenient if you do not require unique text for each individual image.

Step 1: Open your Google Docs Document

Step 2: Go to Extensions, Select Add-ons, and Click on Get Add-ons

Go to Extensions, Select Add-ons and Click on Get Add-ons

Step 3: Search the Add on’s Name in the Search Box

Enter the Add-One’s name in the search bar and click on it

Step 4: Click on Install

Now you need to install the Add-on

Install the Add-On

Step 5: Add or Insert the Image in the Google Document

Step 6: Go to Extensions, Select Caption Maker and Click on Start

Go to Extension, Select Caption Maker, and Click on Start

Step 7: Add Caption to your Image

Write your caption in the format box.

Note: First you need to click on Show Option to Add caption to your image

Add Caption to your image

Step 8: Customize your Caption and Click on Captionize

You can change the font properties as per your need and click on Captionize after making all the Changes

Customize your caption and Click on Captionize

Step 9: Preview your Captioned Image

Preview the Caption

How to Add Caption to Images on Android and iOS

Step 1: Launch the Google Docs and Open the Document

Step 2: Click on Insert (+) Icon

You can insert the image from your device or search from the web

Tap on Add Icon

Step 3: Select the Image and Click on Insert

Select the Image and Click on Insert

Step 4: Place the cursor, Insert the Caption, and Start Typing

You can also Insert a text box in your preferred location and type your caption.

Click where you need to add the Caption and Start Typing

Step 5: Click on the Save (tick) Icon at the topmost corner of the Document

Save the Document

Step 6: Preview the Captioned Image

Captioned Image

Conclusion

In this article we have learnt about a basic introduction of Google Docs and about its benefits and features. In this article, we have used one of the features of Google Docs which is how to add a caption to an image. To add a caption to your image follow the steps mentioned above and it is an easy task that will not take much of your time.

FAQs

How Google Docs is different from Microsoft Word?

Both Google Docs and Microsoft Word are document editors but the difference is that one is from Google and other is from Microsoft.

Can I access Google Docs from any device?

Yes this is one of the main feature of Google Docs you can access it from anywhere anytime.

What are the requirements to use Google Docs?

To use Google Docs you need to have a stable internet connection and a well working web browser.

How to Add text Beside an Image in Google Docs?

Pick the picture you want to move. Click the picture, there are three ways to put it in the text. Choose “Wrap text.” When you move your mouse over the picture, it turns into arrows. Release the mouse, and the picture will go where you want it, and the text will wrap around it.

How to Add Text Next to an Image in Google Docs?

To add text onto an image in Google Docs, start by inserting the text. Then, insert the image and click on it. Afterward, choose the “Position Behind Text” option to place the image behind the text. Finally, drag the image to your preferred location behind the text.