Formatting Issues

How to Set All Emojis to In Line With Text in Word

Muhammad Talha Sep 27, 2026 870 views

Question details

The user needs to change the wrapping style of multiple pasted emojis to In Line with Text to prevent them from overlapping surrounding document text.

How to Set All Emojis to In Line With Text in Word

Product: Word
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Pasting emojis from messaging applications like WhatsApp directly into a Word document.
Observed behavior: The emojis adopt a floating picture layout rather than standard character formatting, causing them to cover or overlap the nearby text.

Before you start

Check whether the emojis are inserted as image objects (which have text wrapping options) or native text characters, as this dictates how you will fix the formatting.

Solution 1Recommended

Manually Adjust the Text Wrapping for Each Emoji

Best for documents containing only a few overlapping emojis that can be quickly adjusted by hand.

Select the Emoji

Click on the overlapping emoji in your document to select it as an image object.

Access Layout Options

Click the small 'Layout Options' icon that appears to the top right of the selected emoji, or navigate to the 'Picture Format' tab on the top ribbon.

Select In Line with Text

In the Wrap Text menu, click the 'In Line with Text' option. The emoji will instantly snap into the text baseline and stop overlapping your words.

Manually Adjust the Text Wrapping for Each Emoji

Solution 2

Use a VBA Macro to Fix All Emojis Simultaneously

Ideal for large documents with many pasted emojis, as Word lacks a built-in Find and Replace function for text wrapping styles.

Simplify Document Formatting

Manage Layouts and Text Wrapping Easily with WPS Writer

WPS Writer offers a highly intuitive formatting interface that makes adjusting picture and emoji layouts effortless. It handles objects seamlessly, ensuring your documents remain cleanly formatted without overlapping elements.

1. Open Your Document: Launch WPS Office and open the document containing the overlapping emojis.
2. Select the Element: Click the emoji or image object that is disrupting your text layout.
3. Apply Inline Formatting: Click the Wrap Text shortcut icon right next to the object and select 'In Line with Text' to fix the document flow.

Perfect compatibility with Microsoft Word (.docx) documentsIntuitive one-click layout options to quickly change text wrappingFree and lightweight alternative to heavy office suitesSeamless pasting of content from external apps with better default formatting

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do emojis pasted from WhatsApp overlap my text?

When you copy emojis from certain external apps, they are pasted into Word as floating image objects rather than native text characters. Floating objects default to resting 'in front of' or 'behind' text, which creates the overlapping effect.

Can I use Find and Replace to change text wrapping for all images?

No. While Word's Find and Replace feature is powerful for text and basic formatting, it does not support targeting or altering the layout wrapping styles of shapes and images.

How can I avoid this issue when inserting emojis in the future?

Instead of copying and pasting, use your operating system's built-in emoji keyboard. On Windows, press the 'Windows key + .' (period) to open the emoji picker. Emojis inserted this way act as native text and automatically align with your sentences.

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