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How to easily insert frames into a Word document?

Author: Amanda Li Last Modified: 2025-04-18

Frames in Word offer a flexible way to precisely position text and objects within your document. However, the Frame feature isn’t shown in the Ribbon by default. In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through two easy methods to insert a frame into your Word document—either using the Developer tab or with the help of Kutools for Word.

Insert frames into a Word document from the Developer tab

Easily insert frames into a document with Kutools for Word


Insert frames into a Word document from the Developer tab

This method shows how to enable the Developer tab in Word and insert a frame using the Legacy Forms tool.

  1. Enable the "Developer" tab:
    • In Word 2010 and later: go to "File" > "Options".
    • In Word 2007: click the "Office" button > "Word Options".
  2. In the "Word Options" dialog:
    • For Word 2010 and later, click "Customize Ribbon" in the left pane, check the "Developer" box in the right pane.
      Developer box in Word Options window
    • For Word 2007, click "Popular" in the left pane, and check "Show Developer tab in the Ribbon".
      Show Developer tab in the Ribbon option in Word Options window
  3. After enabling the Developer tab, click "Developer" > "Legacy Forms" > "Insert Frame". Then drag to draw a frame where needed.
    Insert Frame button on the ribbon

Easily insert frames into a document with Kutools for Word

With Kutools for Word, you can insert a frame into your document quickly—without enabling hidden functions in Word.

Kutools for Word, equipped with AI 🤖, offers over 100 handy features to simplify your tasks.
  1. Click "Kutools" > "Insert" > "Frame" > "Frame".
    Frame option on the Kutools tab on the ribbon
  2. Drag the mouse to draw the frame in your Word document as needed.
    A frame in the document
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Demo: Easily insert frames into a document using Kutools for Word

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