Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Learn how to layer and group objects in Microsoft Word. You can layer and group pictures, shapes, icons, 3D models, SmartArt, charts, screenshots, text boxes, and WordArt.

This tutorial was recorded in Word for Microsoft 365. These steps also apply to Word 2021, Word 2019, and Word 2016.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:48 Wrap Text Setting Requirement
01:30 How to Layer Objects
02:30 How to Group Objects
03:11 How to Ungroup Objects
03:27 Access Layer and Group Options from Tabs

📝 Companion Blog Post/Transcript for this Video
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How to Layer and Group Objects in Microsoft Word
erinwrightwriting.com/group-objects-in-microsoft-word

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