Office 2008 for Macintosh: The Missing Manual

Graphics, Sounds, and Movies

Both Word’s Clip Art Gallery and the Web itself are brimming with images that you can use to adorn your Web pages. You can also use any of Word’s drawing tools, such as AutoShapes, SmartArt Graphics, and WordArt (see AutoShapes and WordArt), in the Web pages you create. When you save the Web page, Word saves the graphic in the Web page’s folder as a GIF file (see the sidebar box on Photos).

Graphics do enhance your Web page’s appearance. Keep in mind, however, that pictures take much longer to download than the text surrounding them. Try to strike a balance, only using a couple pictures per page for the typical information-focused Web site. Remember, about 20 percent of Web denizens are still using dial-up, narrow-band (56 kpbs) connections.

Downloading Graphics from the Web

When you see a picture you love on a Web site, you can easily download it and use it on your own Web site—but be aware that much of what you find on the Web is covered by copyright and you may need permission to use it (see the Note below). If you’re certain it’s okay to use the image, you can download it in one of the following ways:

• Drag the image from your browser window directly into an open Word document.

• Drag the image out of the browser window and onto your desktop or into the folder where you’re keeping downloaded images. Let go of the mouse button when the outline of the image appears on the desktop or when the destination folder appears highlighted.

• Control-click (or right-click) ...