How to Add Annotations on Screenshot Images in Google Drawings
Adding annotations to your images can boost your creativity. With Google Drawings, you can make it possible. Get started by following the steps below.
How to Add Annotations on Screenshot Images in Google Drawings
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Step 1: How to Insert a Screenshot in Google Drawings
To use Google Drawings and insert a screenshot, ensure that the image was taken by a snipping tool and saved successfully on your PC. Then, you can start to locate the Insert button and click it. An option will appear where you can select the Image. Afterward, you can choose what method to upload and utilize the screenshot image.
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Step 2: How to Copy/Paste the Image in Google Drawings
To copy an image, you need to click the photo. Then, right-click and select Copy from the options. Aside from that, you can also click the image and press CNTRL+C. To paste an image, you need to click the image too. Then, once you right-click, an option will be provided where you need to select Paste. Or press the CNTRL+V for convenience.
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Step 3: How to Use the Tools and Arrows in Google Drawings
To use an arrow to emphasize some information in your screenshot image, you can begin by locating the Insert button and clicking it. There will be options where you need to select the Arrows and choose your preferred type of arrow shape. To make more editing from the screenshot image, you can right-click the photo to select the Format options that appeared. Moreover, you can use mask tools in Google Drawings too.
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Step 4: How to Add an Annotation in Google Drawings
If you want to add boxes or text boxes to annotate your screenshot, you must follow this step. To insert a Line to emphasize your annotation, you need to locate the Line button and click it. Then, select your preferred line design. You can hover your mouse to the Text Box button for your comments or notes. Once you click the button, a text box will appear where you can conveniently add your annotation.
Is it possible to use the Word Art tool for annotation?
Yes, as long as you can type in the message of your annotation.
Can I adjust the border of the text box?
Yes, you can adjust its thickness and color too.
Is Google Drawings suitable for making an Infographic?
Yes, it has user-friendly tools where you can create infographics and annotate images/photos.