Word is not very flexible about adding graphics.
You should be using a desktop publishing program.
You can get a free (starter) program here:
http://www.serif.com/desktop-publishing-software/
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Using W7 + SP1, Microsoft Office 2007,
Hello Everyone!
I wish to have text on the page and all around, in the edges/margins I wish to put small icons/gifs/pictures.
I have tried doing it with a Ms. Word document but the other pictures move about when I paste the items on the sides. It also seems very unstable.
I then have a problem typing text, as this seems to disrupt the placement of the items! I tried text first but that would not situate between the items around the edge! (etc, etc!) Or even, is there a way to do this with the Word document?
Could I download any free programme (because I don't expect to have to do this again) that would be able to cope with this.
Thank you for any help.
Colinito

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