How to Add Captions to Images in Google Docs

Adding captions in Google Docs makes your documents clearer and more professional by providing context for images. You can add captions using inline text, tables, Google Drawings, add-ons, or footnotes, depending on your preferred layout and style.

How to Add Captions to Pictures in Google Docs

There are many ways to add captions to pictures in Google Docs. You can use the inline property, Drawing, Table, or caption maker add-ons to add a caption to an image. We will discuss all the ways to add captions to images in Google Docs.

Method 1: Using Inline Text
Method 2: Using Drawing
Method 3: Using a Table
Method 4: Using Add-Ons
Method 5: Using Footnotes as Caption

Steps to Add a Caption to a Photo Using Inline Text in Google Docs

Using inline text for captions is a straightforward approach that integrates the caption directly within the text flow of the document, ensuring that the caption moves along with the image.

Step 1: Insert the Image in your Google Docs

Insert the image in your document. Follow the above methods to learn how to insert the images.

How to Add Captions to Images in Google Docs — Select Insert > Image >Search the web

Step 2: Click on the Image

Click on the Image, this will bring up some line options on the left side of the image.

Step 3: Choose Inline Option

Select the left corner option (in line option)

Step 4: Type Caption

Now Type your Caption and Preview Image with Caption.

Steps to Put Captions under Images in Google Docs using a Google Drawing

Adding captions using Google Drawings is a versatile method that allows you to create a cohesive image-caption unit. This ensures your caption remains attached to the image even when moved.

Step 1: Open the Google Document

When you log in, you'll see templates and a '+' sign. Click the '+' and pick 'Blank Document' to begin a new one from scratch.

Step 2: Go to Insert Tab and Select Image Option

A fresh blank document will now appear on your screen. Just below where it says "Untitled document," you'll find a list of choices. c for the "Insert" option to add an image to your document.

Step 3: Select Upload from Computer or Choose Search the Web

Now click on the Image option and then you will see a list of options to insert an image into your document. (Here we've chosen an image from the web and then typed the name of the image, selected it, and clicked on the Insert button.)

Step 4: Select the Image

Click on the image you want to insert.

Step 5: Right-click on the Image and Select the Cut Option

After the image has been inserted right-click on the image and select the Cut option to cut the image which will also copy the image from the document so that we can reuse the image later. We will use this image later in below mentioned steps.

Step 6: Go to Insert, Click on Drawing and Select New

Navigate to the "Insert" option once more, and this time, select "Drawing." We'll begin by inserting the image into the document, and then you can choose how to upload it to add a caption. For now, let's go with the "New" option to create a blank workspace for inserting the image.

Step 7: Right Click and Paste the Image

Right Click on the Page wherever you want to paste the image and select the option Paste from the list.

Step 8: Select the Text Box from the Tools

Click on the Text Box option to add a caption to your image. The text box option will allow us to insert a caption in it first and then from the Text Box itself we will place the caption in wherever position we want to add it.

Step 9: Draw a Box and Type the Text

Now you need to draw the size of the Text Box with the help of your mouse and place the text box wherever you want to place the caption in your image then click Enter and on the top right click on Save and Close button. You can insert the text box at any position you want according to your requirements.

Step 10: Preview the Caption to the Image

Now the image will be inserted into your document with the caption and the final result will look like this :

Step 11: Click Save and Close

The caption stays with the picture, and you can move it wherever you want. If you want to change the picture, just do the same thing: click "Insert," then "Drawing," then "New," and finally "Edit."

Steps to Add Text to Image Using Table in Google Docs

Using a table to add captions is an easy method that helps maintain the caption directly below the image. This technique is particularly useful for documents requiring consistent formatting.

Step 1: Open the Google Docs

Open the Google Docs in which you want to insert the table and caption it.

Step 2: Go to the Insert Tab and Select the Table (1x2)

Select the "Insert" tab and then Select the Table with "1x2" table width ( that means one column and two rows).

Step 3: Go to Insert Tab, Click on Image, and Select Search the Web

Place your image in the top row by either dragging and dropping it or inserting it. You can add the image by searching for it online or uploading it from your device. In the example below, we're using a web search to find the image.

Step 4: Search and Select the Image then Click on Insert

Search for the image you want to insert and select that image then click on the "Insert" button at the bottom right corner.

Step 5: Type a Caption

You can type your caption in the next row, you can also adjust the font and size as per your need.

Step 6: Eliminate the Border

To eliminate the table borders, simply right-click on the table and choose "Table properties." Adjust the table border to "0 pt" and then click "OK."

Step 7: Preview the Image with Caption

Your picture and caption will be united seamlessly, with no apparent lines between them. If you choose to shift the image, the caption will follow suit.

Steps to Add Caption to an Image Using an Add-On in Google Docs

An alternative approach for adding captions to your document's images involves using a Google Docs add-on. One such add-on, known as Caption Maker, simplifies the process by enabling you to include captions for all your items simultaneously. This method is particularly convenient if you do not require unique text for each individual image.

Step 1: Open your Google Docs Document

Open the document where you want to add captions.

Step 2: Go to Extensions, Select Add-ons, and Click on Get Add-ons

Click on the "Extensions" menu, select "Add-ons," and then click on "Get add-ons."

In the add-ons store, search for "Caption Maker."

Step 4: Click on Install

Now you need to install the Add-on

Step 5: Add or Insert the Image in the Google Document

Add the image to your document as previously explained.

Step 6: Go to Extensions, Select Caption Maker and Click on Start

Open the Caption Maker add-on by going to "Extensions," selecting "Caption Maker," and then clicking on "Start."

Step 7: Add Caption to your Image

Write your caption in the format box.

Note: First you need to click on Show Option to Add caption to your image

Step 8: Customize your Caption and Click on Captionize

You can change the font properties as per your need and click on Captionize after making all the Changes

Step 9: Preview your Captioned Image

View the image with the caption added.

Steps to Add Caption to Images by Inserting a Footnote

Follow the steps given below to add captions to images by inserting a footnote in Google Docs:

Step 1: Select the Image

Click on the image you want to add a caption to. Ensure it is highlighted.

Step 2: Insert a Footnote

Go to the menu at the top of the page, click on “Insert,” and then select “Footnote.” A small number will appear next to your image, indicating the footnote.

Step 3: Type Your Caption

Scroll down to the bottom of the page where the footnote appears. Type your caption for the image in the footnote area.