Which InDesign feature allows text to flow around a graphic image?

Which InDesign feature allows text to flow around a graphic image?

• A. Text Wrap (InDesign)
• B. Text Flow
• C. Anchored Object
• D. Import Options

Answer: (A)

Text wrap is the feature that lets text flow around a graphic image. When you apply text wrap, InDesign calculates the space the image occupies and redirects nearby lines of text to wrap around that boundary, rather than running straight through the image. You can choose to wrap around the image’s bounding box, its actual shape, or a custom contour, and you can adjust offsets to create comfortable gaps between the text and the graphic. This is essential for creating clean, professional layouts where images and copy share the same space without overlapping awkwardly. By contrast, other options control different behaviors—Text Flow moves text from one frame to another; Anchored Object places an image inside the text flow; Import Options affect how files are brought in. Therefore, wrapping text around the image is the direct tool for achieving that surrounding, integrated look.

Text wrap is the feature that lets text flow around a graphic image. When you apply text wrap, InDesign calculates the space the image occupies and redirects nearby lines of text to wrap around that boundary, rather than running straight through the image. You can choose to wrap around the image’s bounding box, its actual shape, or a custom contour, and you can adjust offsets to create comfortable gaps between the text and the graphic. This is essential for creating clean, professional layouts where images and copy share the same space without overlapping awkwardly. By contrast, other options control different behaviors—Text Flow moves text from one frame to another; Anchored Object places an image inside the text flow; Import Options affect how files are brought in. Therefore, wrapping text around the image is the direct tool for achieving that surrounding, integrated look.