How can I edit an image in a word processor?

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Images in the word processor

Illustrations inserted in the word processor are always attached to the previous block. File format can be  jpeg, png or pdf.
The Image Plugin allows for direct editing of images within the word processor.

Edit image

1. Click on the image to open its location and display the toolbar.
2. Click on the icon .
3. The image editing window opens. From there, you can :
   • • Crop
     • Rotate
     • Draw a line
     • Insert a shape
     • Insert text.
       

Crop image

1. On the left of the image in the editing window, click on 'Crop' .
2. Choose a ratio or free size for the crop box. 
3. Click inside the crop border and drag to position it. Or click outside the crop box to crate a new one, and drag to specify the crop boundaries.
4. Click on 'Apply' to crop the image.
5. Click on 'Save' : now the image is cropped in the word processor.

Rotate image

1. On the left of the image in the editing window, click on 'Rotate' .
2. You can rotate the image by 90°, clockwise or anticlockwise.
3. Click on 'Save': now the image is rotated in the word processor.

Draw a line on the image

1. On the left of the image in the editing window, click on 'Draw' .
2. Select :
   
   • • Line style (free or straight)
     • Line color
     • Line thickness
3. Draw the lines on the image. You can adjust its size and position as needed.
4. Click on 'Save' : now the image is edited in the word processor.

Insert a shape into the image

1. On the left of the image in the editing window, click on 'Shape' .
2. Select :
   • • Shape type (square, triangle, circle or arrow)
     • Line color
     • Line thickness
3. Click on the image to insert the shape. You can adjust its size and position as needed.
4. Click on 'Save' : now the image is edited in the word processor.

Insert text into the image

1. On the left of the image in the editing window, click on 'Write' .
2. Select :
   • • Font type and font size
     • Style (bold, italic, underlined)
     • Text alignment (left-ironed, centered, right-ironed)
     • Text color
3. Click on the image to insert the text box and enter your text. You can adjust its size and position as needed.
4. Click on 'Save': the image is edited in the word processor.

NB:

• The overlapping of elements depends of the order in which they are created:
  • If you insert a shape then a text box, the text box will be placed above the shape.
  • If you insert a text box then a shape, the text will be placed below the shape.
• To undo the last changes, click the 'Undo' button  on the right of the image. You can restore a canceled change by clicking the 'Redo' button .
• Please note: once a modification has been saved, it is no longer possible to restore the original image.