How to Add a Background Image in Google Docs

Add and Adjust a Watermark Image Background

The simplest way to add an image background in Google Docs is using the Watermark feature. With it, you can cover each page of your document and adjust the image transparency.

Open your document, select the Insert menu, and pick “Watermark.”

Watermark on the Insert menu in Google Docs

When the Watermark sidebar opens, confirm you’re on the Image tab. Then, click “Select Image.”

Select Image in the Watermark sidebar

Locate, select, and insert your image. You can upload a picture, use your camera to capture one, enter a URL, or choose a photo from Google Drive, Photos, or Images.

Image location options in Google Docs

You’ll then see the image appear as a watermark in your document. It will also display in the Watermark sidebar.

Image watermark in Google Docs

In the sidebar, you can use the Scale drop-down box to make the image larger or smaller. To remove the transparency, uncheck the box for Faded.

To make other adjustments like brightness, contrast, size, or rotation, select “More Image Options.”

Watermark formatting options in the sidebar

When you finish making adjustments, select “Done” to save the image background.

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How to Add and Customize Data Labels in Microsoft Excel Charts

When you create an Excel chart that contains a ton of data, it can be difficult to decipher it all at a glance. One helpful way to point out information is using data labels for a series of data points. You can choose which series or points to use data labels for and select their positions. For example, data labels can become part of the bars on a column chart or displayed as callouts on a pie chart.

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How to Assign Checklist Items in Google Docs

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Note: The feature is available to Google Workspace and legacy G Suite Basic and Business customers. It is not available to those with personal Google accounts.

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How to Trim a Video on Windows 11

Thanks to the built-in Photos app on Windows 11, you can trim your videos to keep the parts you’re interested in while cutting the rest. We’ll show you how to perform this simple editing task on your PC.

Note: The Photos app will create a new trimmed video file for you; your original file will remain intact.

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