Learning how to use Keynote? This article is about inserting an image to Keynote. Read on, starting at Step 1 for some tactics.

Steps

  1. 1
    Open your computer (MAC OS X 10.5 or later) and click on Go. You will see a drop down list of options. Go to Applications (++A) highlighted in gray.
  2. 2
    Find Keynote. Double-click on it to open it.
    • If you are using Keynote '09 (wooden icon), Keynote will be in a folder called "iWork '09." If you are using Keynote 6 (blue icon), Keynote will be in your Applications folder.
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  3. 3
    Use the Theme Chooser to pick the theme.
  4. 4
    Use Masters to pick the master you should want.
  5. 5
    Go through the list. Look for Blank.
  6. 6
    Go to the menu bar. Click on Insert. You will see a drop down list of options.
  7. 7
    Go through the drop down list. Click on the very last option, "Choose…" (++V)
    • You will see a list of files on your computer. Look for the image you want and highlight it.
  8. 8
    Click Insert to insert the image.
    • Warning: Some pictures are wallpapers that will get too big that will fill up the page.
  9. 9
    Resize the picture if needed. There are eight boxes to select from.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    I have none of these options when I click on Insert. I'm confused, any advice?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    To insert an image onto Keynote, open the image on a browser. Then, right click on the image and click Copy. Paste onto Keynote.

Warnings

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Things You'll Need

  • Computer
  • Mac OS X 10.5 or Later
  • iWork 09' or Later

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Updated: March 5, 2020
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