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How to Wrap Text Around a Table in Word for Teams

Algirdas Jasaitis Oct 8, 2026 868 views

Question details

The user is trying to wrap text around a table in Word for Teams, but the standard Text Wrapping setting found in the desktop version is unavailable.

How to Wrap Text Around a Table in Word for Teams

Product: Word for Teams (Word for the web)
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Formatting document layouts within the Microsoft Teams interface.
Observed behavior: The Text Wrapping option under Table Properties is completely missing in the browser and Teams versions of Word.

Before you start

Word for the web in Teams has limited formatting capabilities compared to the desktop application, so ensure you have finalized your table data before applying workarounds.

Solution 1Recommended

Use the Picture Workaround Method

Convert your table into an image to utilize the picture text wrapping features available in Word for the web.

Since native table text wrapping is unsupported in the browser version of Word, converting the table to a picture is the most effective temporary workaround.

Take a screenshot

Create and finalize your table in the document, then take a screenshot of it using your device's built-in screen capture tool.

Remove the original table

Delete the original text-based table from your document to prevent duplication and layout issues.

Insert the image

Navigate to the 'Insert' tab on the ribbon and click 'Picture' to upload the screenshot of your table into the document.

Apply text wrapping

Select the inserted image, navigate to the 'Picture Format' tab, and apply your preferred text wrapping style, such as 'Square' or 'Tight'.

Editing Limitations: Because the table is now an image, you cannot edit the text or data within it. If you need to make changes, you will have to recreate the table, edit it, and take a new screenshot.

Solution 2

Open Document in the Word Desktop App

Switch to the fully featured desktop application from Teams to access native table properties and avoid workaround limitations.

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1. Open your document: Launch WPS Writer and open your .docx file.
2. Access Table Properties: Right-click the table you want to format and select 'Table Properties' from the context menu.
3. Apply Text Wrapping: Under the Table tab, find the Text Wrapping section, select 'Around', and click OK.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the text wrapping option missing in Word for Teams?

Word for Teams utilizes the web-based version of Microsoft Word, which prioritizes performance and real-time collaboration. Consequently, several advanced formatting tools, including table text wrapping, are omitted from the browser interface.

Will Microsoft add table text wrapping to Word for the web?

Currently, native text wrapping around tables is unsupported in the browser version with no official timeline for its release. Users are encouraged to submit feature requests through the Microsoft Feedback Portal to prioritize its development.

Can I wrap text around other objects in Word for Teams?

Yes, while tables lack this feature, you can still apply text wrapping to pictures and shapes inserted into your document within Word for the web.

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