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title: "How to Add a Caption to a Photo in Google Docs"
h1: "How to Add a Caption to a Photo in Google Docs"
description: "Learn how to easily add captions to your photos in Google Docs. Enhance your documents with clear, informative captions that improve readability."
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# How to Add a Caption to a Photo in Google Docs

Add captions to photos in Google Docs to provide context and descriptions for images. Our guide will show you how to easily insert text boxes or use inline text to create captions that complement your visuals.

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1. **Open Google Docs** – Visit [docs.google.com](https://docs.google.com/) and open the document where you’ve inserted the image.
2. **Insert Your Image** – If the image isn’t already added, click on **“Insert” > “Image”** and choose the source (Upload, Drive, Web, etc.).
3. **Click Below the Image** – Place your cursor right below the image by pressing **Enter**, so you can add a caption.
4. **Type Your Caption** – Start typing the text you want as the caption. Keep it brief and descriptive (e.g., “Figure 1: Product Prototype”).
5. **Style the Caption (Optional)** –
   
      - Highlight the caption text.
      - Use the toolbar to **italicize**, **center-align**, or **change the font size/style** to make it look neat.
6. **Group Image and Caption (Optional)** –
   
      - You can use a **table with 1 column and 2 rows**, place the image in the first row and caption in the second.
      - This helps keep the image and caption together when formatting.
7. **Adjust Image Position** – Use the image alignment tools to **center** or **wrap text** as needed so the caption stays where it belongs.
8. **Done** – Your image now has a clear, professional-looking caption right below it — perfect for reports, presentations, and documentation.