Intermediate
60 mins
Teacher/Student led
+80 XP
Pupils work on their own device

Inserting and Formatting Images, Graphics, Drawn Objects

Insert images and set wrapping so text flows around them neatly. Crop pictures in-document (rotate only if needed). Draw shapes or arrows and group objects to direct attention. Update your table document with one image and one drawn element.

Teacher Class Feed

Load previous activity

    1 - Introduction ~5 mins

    Today you will

    • add one photo beside the table in your table document
    • set the photo so text sits neatly beside it
    • draw one arrow that points at the most important row

    A callout is a small shape or arrow with a short label that points the reader at something.

    Warm-up

    Think of a flyer you saw recently. What caught your eye first: a photo, a shape or the words?

    2 - Key Concepts ~6 mins

    Wrapping decides how text sits around a picture. Choose Square in Word or Wrap text in Google Docs.

    Crop trims empty edges off a picture.

    Group joins two shapes, like an arrow and a label, so they move together.

    A picture border is a style you pick from the picture's options. To line a picture up with your table, type the table's width into the picture's width box.

    Example

    A product photo sits beside a price table, and one arrow points at the highest cost.

    3 - Step-by-step Task ~15 mins

    You will try the tools on a practice page first. Watch your teacher, then follow the steps in the box below.

    You must get as far as the arrow. The steps marked Extra are only for when you have time.

    Tip

    If the page looks broken after you add the picture, don't delete anything. Click the picture and change the wrap setting.

    4 - Common Issues ~4 mins

    • If there is a big gap beside the picture, the wrap is still In line. Change it to Square or Wrap text.
    • If table cells hide under the picture, set Square or Wrap text. Then drag the picture into the margin beside the table, not into a cell.
    • If you can't find shapes in Google Docs, use {{menu:Insert -> Drawing -> New}}. Draw the arrow, then click {{btn:Save and close}}.

    5 - Independent Practice ~20 mins

    Independent Practice

    Your goal: Add one photo and one arrow so a reader spots the key row quickly.
    Time: ~20 minutes
    Task: This page counts for your Key Assignment.
    1. Open your newest {{code:sm1_doc3_table_document}} file.
    2. Make a copy called {{code:sm1_doc3_table_document_v2}} and work in it. In Word, use {{menu:File -> Create a Copy -> Create a copy online}}. In Google Docs, use {{menu:File -> Make a copy}}.
    3. Insert one project photo. Set it to Square or Wrap text and pick a border style.
    4. Drag it into the margin beside the table, not into a cell. Crop off any empty edges.
    5. Point one arrow at one key row, like the highest cost. If you add a label box too, group them.
    Success criteria:
    • {{code:sm1_doc3_table_document_v2}} is saved in {{code:sm1}}.
    • My photo uses Square or Wrap text.
    • My arrow points at one key row.
    • The page looks calm and tidy.
    123learn · Online learning platform

    Unlock the full learning experience

    You're previewing this lesson. Get full access to this lesson and hundreds more — each one ready to teach, with interactive activities, printable resources and pupil progress tracking built in.

    Hundreds of curriculum-aligned lessons
    Interactive activities in every lesson
    Printable resources & progress tracking
    Copyright Notice
    This lesson is copyright of Coding Ireland 2017 - 2026. Unauthorised use, copying or distribution is not allowed.
    🍪 Our website uses cookies to make your browsing experience better. By using our website you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more