Map method 1: COPY FROM MAP PROGRAM

Where did I get this map?

I copied this from Microsoft Streets & Trips CD (around $39 at stores or online) Or copy from free mapping websites (see above link).

How to insert into MS Word?

In Microsoft Streets & Trips program:

select square button >

stretch square over your selected area >

 edit > copy

NEXT ... in your Microsoft Word document

edit > paste

To stretch: grab corner of map/picture and stretch

Border: format  > borders and shading

Adjust brightness or contrast: right-click picture > format picture or object > picture tab

NEXT ... Add Arrow Icons

Open FastMap Icons document (a MS Word document):

copy icon > paste anywhere on map page

move floating icon in place on top of map

Map method 2: DOWNLOAD PICTURE FILE (.JPEG)

Where did I get this map?

I found it free on a local city-government website!

I just downloaded the JPEG picture file and cropped it smaller.

(Note .JPEG or .GIF are just two examples of many good picture file formats)

How do I insert into MS Word?

Download image file from web:

if the image is offered free you can: right-click on picture > Save Image As

(put picture file on your computer in a place that you can find)

NEXT ... in your Microsoft Word document

insert > picture > from file

To stretch: grab corner of map/picture and stretch

Border: format  > borders and shading

Adjust brightness or contrast: right-click picture > format picture or object > picture tab

NEXT ... Add Arrow Icons

Open FastMap Icons document (a MS Word document):

copy icon > paste anywhere on map page

move floating icon in place on top of map

Map method 3: Photo or Scan of Paper Map

Where did I get this map?

I got this from my local city/county-government office!

May be available on CD at gov't office or website.

The above plat/zoning map was a paper copy, which I just highlighted with a green marker & photographed with my digital camera! You could also scan the copy with a flatbed scanner.

How do I insert into MS Word?

Download image file from CAMERA or FLATBED SCANNER:

 (put picture file on your computer in a place that you can find)

You can further modify the picture in Microsoft Photo Editor (may be included free with MS Windows), other use other picture programs such as Adobe Photoshop, or programs that may be included with your camera or scanner software.

NEXT ... in your Microsoft Word document

insert > picture > from file

To stretch: grab corner of map/picture and stretch

Border: format  > borders and shading

Adjust brightness or contrast: right-click picture > format picture or object > picture tab

NEXT ... Add Arrow Icons

Open FastMap Icons document (an MS Word document):

copy icon > paste anywhere on map page

move floating icon in place on top of map

Map method 4: Copy computer screen

Here's the secret:

What you see on your computer screen can be copied into MS Word!

in MS WINDOWS ... (may work with other systems)

Where did I get this map?

I got this from a county parcel map program.

May be available on CD at gov't office or website.

But this program doesn't allow me to copy. So you need to ...

Copy Screen to MS Word INSTRUCTIONS

 ALT+PRINTSCREEN (captures copy of screen to invisible Clipboard) hold down the ALT key and hit the Print Screen key (top right of keyboard)

NEXT ... in your Microsoft Word document

edit>paste

double left-click on picture, crop picture edges

To stretch: grab corner of map/picture and stretch

Border: format  > borders and shading

Adjust brightness or contrast: right-click picture > format picture or object > picture tab

NEXT ... Add Arrow Icons

Open FastMap Icons document (an MS Word document):

copy icon > paste anywhere on map page

move floating icon in place on top of map

Map method 5: Screen to .JPEG

When you need a picture on your Screen or in MS Word

turned into a separate picture image file!

(for inserting into a webpage, or other programs)

Screen to .JPEG INSTRUCTIONS

(Note .JPEG or .GIF are just two examples of many good picture file formats)

First, do previous methods to get picture into MS Word so you can modify and finish it!

(These next instructions will describe how to ... take a picture of the

picture you finished in Word (ALT+PRINTSCREEN)

then crop this screen image and save it as a JPEG)

 ALT+PRINTSCREEN (captures copy of screen to invisible Clipboard) hold down the ALT key and hit the Print Screen key (top right of keyboard)

Open Microsoft Photo Editor

(should be on your computer - free with Windows)

(these instructions may help if you are doing this in a different program)

Microsoft Photo Editor  may open automatically when you double-click on a photo image file on your computer or ... Start > Programs  >  Microsoft Office Tools  > Microsoft Photo Editor

(drag and drop this icon onto your desktop to make it easier to find next time)

edit > Paste as New Image

Now you have a picture image file to work with!

Now insert image into MS Word, a webpage, or other programs.

You can further modify the picture in Microsoft Photo Editor, other picture programs such as Adobe Photoshop, or programs that may be included with your camera or scanner software.

Adding Words & Word Icons

These Words and text boxes can be easily modified

(words, colors, size...in MS Word)

Instructions, Arrows, Text Boxes and more are included

with purchase of the FastMap Icons variety packs!

Adding Colors and Lines

These Colors and Lines can be easily modified!

(add colors, shades and borders to a parcel map in MS Word)