Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Learn how to align objects with gridlines in Microsoft Word. You can use the gridlines to align moveable objects such as pictures, shapes, icons, WordArt, text boxes, charts, SmartArt, and 3D models.
First, we will turn on the gridlines. Then, we will adjust the gridline settings, including their size and whether objects should snap to the gridlines even when they are not visible. Finally, we will align objects with the gridlines.
This tutorial was recorded in Word for Microsoft 365. These steps also apply to Word 2024, Word 2021, Word 2019, and Word 2016.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:54 How to Turn On Gridlines
01:13 How to Adjust the Gridline Settings
04:15 How to Align Objects with Gridlines
📝 Companion Blog Post/Transcript for this Video
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How to Align Objects with Gridlines in Microsoft Word
erinwrightwriting.com/gridlines-in-microsoft-word
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💻 Please visit my website at erinwrightwriting.com for more easy-to-follow tips about writing, editing, and document software.
Thank you for watching!
#microsoftword #writing #writingcommunity
All Rights Reserved © 2026 Erin Wright
Learn how to align objects with gridlines in Microsoft Word. You can use the gridlines to align moveable objects such as pictures, shapes, icons, WordArt, text boxes, charts, SmartArt, and 3D models.
First, we will turn on the gridlines. Then, we will adjust the gridline settings, including their size and whether objects should snap to the gridlines even when they are not visible. Finally, we will align objects with the gridlines.
This tutorial was recorded in Word for Microsoft 365. These steps also apply to Word 2024, Word 2021, Word 2019, and Word 2016.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:54 How to Turn On Gridlines
01:13 How to Adjust the Gridline Settings
04:15 How to Align Objects with Gridlines
📝 Companion Blog Post/Transcript for this Video
=========================================
How to Align Objects with Gridlines in Microsoft Word
erinwrightwriting.com/gridlines-in-microsoft-word
💻 Related Resources
==================
How to Change the Unit of Measurement for the Ruler, Margins, and Indents in Microsoft Word
youtu.be/cAnUfTdmzmc
How to Use Microsoft Word (Playlist)
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTcwfTvXiBsjMtG6vRKB1jIV_pvfIdQjK
💻 Please visit my website at erinwrightwriting.com for more easy-to-follow tips about writing, editing, and document software.
Thank you for watching!
#microsoftword #writing #writingcommunity
All Rights Reserved © 2026 Erin Wright
![How to Insert Figure Captions and Table Titles in Microsoft Word (PC and Mac) [UPDATED]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UQJj5U9Cplo/mqdefault.jpg "How to Insert Figure Captions and Table Titles in Microsoft Word (PC and Mac) [UPDATED]
Learn how to insert figure captions and table titles in Microsoft Word, including customizing the label and numbering. Plus, learn how to create two-line table titles and figure captions that will appear as one line in the list of tables or figures.
In addition to adding captions to figures (e.g., graphs and charts) and tables, you can also add captions to photos, illustrations, maps, and other visuals inserted in Word documents.
These steps apply to Word for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac (a.k.a., Word for Mac), Word 2024, Word 2019, Word 2016, Word 2013, and Word 2010.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:35 How to Insert Figure Captions and Table Titles
01:51: How to Customize the Figure or Table Label
02:14 How to Change the Figure or Table Numbering
03:25 How to Create Two-Line Figure Captions and Table Titles
📝 Companion Blog Post/Transcript for this Video
How to Insert Figure Captions and Table Titles in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)
https://erinwrightwriting.com/insert-figure-captions-in-microsoft-word/
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How to Add and Modify Heading Numbers in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)
https://youtu.be/SDskGKeRA7c
How to Add Heading Numbers to Table Titles and Figure Captions in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)
https://youtu.be/U6o0ZOiqN0E
How to Update Table and Figure Numbers in Microsoft Word
https://youtu.be/iDJqk5aKH5U
How to Use Microsoft Word (Playlist)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTcwfTvXiBsjMtG6vRKB1jIV_pvfIdQjK
How to Use Figures and Tables in Microsoft Word (Playlist)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTcwfTvXiBsifk8KQAQ48yjhQAksXjyUA
💻 Please visit my website at https://erinwrightwriting.com for more writing-related software tutorials.
Thank you for watching!
#microsoftword #wordformac
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