How to Wrap Text Around a Picture in Microsoft Word 2011?

Question

I am trying to figure out why Microsoft Word 2011 for the Mac won't let me wrap the text I wrote for an English project around a picture. I looked up tutorials online and  they didn't help. I don't know what the problem is. I pasted the picture in the document and no matter where I place it, the option to wrap the text around the picture is in a lighter color, making it impossible to select the option to wrap the text. Does anybody know what I am doing wrong or have any suggestions?

Please let me know and ALL suggestions and help is appreciated.
                                                                                               -Andy

jimgmacmvp · Accepted Answer

The default wrapping option when you insert a picture into a Word document is "in line with text." That option does not allow wrapping. To change the wrapping type, do the following:
1. Click once on the picture to select it
2. In the Ribbon, click the Format Text (purple) option to display the Ribbon's buttons
3. In the Arrange group, click the Wrap Text button
4. Choose either Square or Tight

Text will now flow around your picture and you can position anywhere in the text.

Halima · Answer

Note: if you have a picture with a link on, this will not work.
Click your picture. This should come up as Format Picture. 
Click the Wrap Text option. After that, choose any option

Hope this helped! :D

Alejandra · Answer

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