Uploaded November 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Learn how to add background images to tables in Microsoft Word. Plus, change the image transparency to make the tables easier to read.

These steps apply to Word for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac (a.k.a., Word for Mac) Word 2021, Word 2019, Word 2016, and Word 2013.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:51 How to Add Background Images to Tables
02:35 How to Change the Transparency of Images behind Tables

📝 Companion Blog Post/Transcript for this Video
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How to Add Background Images to Tables in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)
erinwrightwriting.com/add-background-images-to-tables-in-microsoft-word

💻 Related Resources
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Three Ways to Insert Tables in Microsoft Word
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How to Save Tables as Templates in Microsoft Word
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How to Add Background Images to Charts in Microsoft Word
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How to Use Microsoft Word (Playlist)
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