How to easily insert frames into a Word document?
Frames in Word offer a flexible way to precisely position text and objects within your document. However, the Frame feature isn’t shown in the Ribbon by default. In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through two easy methods to insert a frame into your Word document—either using the Developer tab or with the help of Kutools for Word.
Insert frames into a Word document from the Developer tab
Easily insert frames into a document with Kutools for Word
Insert frames into a Word document from the Developer tab
This method shows how to enable the Developer tab in Word and insert a frame using the Legacy Forms tool.
- Enable the "Developer" tab:
- In Word 2010 and later: go to "File" > "Options".
- In Word 2007: click the "Office" button > "Word Options".
- In the "Word Options" dialog:
- For Word 2010 and later, click "Customize Ribbon" in the left pane, check the "Developer" box in the right pane.
- For Word 2007, click "Popular" in the left pane, and check "Show Developer tab in the Ribbon".
- For Word 2010 and later, click "Customize Ribbon" in the left pane, check the "Developer" box in the right pane.
- After enabling the Developer tab, click "Developer" > "Legacy Forms" > "Insert Frame". Then drag to draw a frame where needed.
Easily insert frames into a document with Kutools for Word
With Kutools for Word, you can insert a frame into your document quickly—without enabling hidden functions in Word.
Kutools for Word
Kutools for Word helps you handle everyday document tasks faster with practical tools built right into Microsoft Word—no coding, no complex setup.
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- Click "Kutools" > "Insert" > "Frame" > "Frame".
- Drag the mouse to draw the frame in your Word document as needed.
Demo: Easily insert frames into a document using Kutools for Word
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