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1. Switch to print layout view (print layout view: A view of a document or other object as it will appear when you print it. For example, items such as headers, footnotes, columns, and text boxes appear in their actual positions.) or Web layout view (Web layout view: A view of a document as it will appear in a Web browser. For example, the document appears as one long page (without page breaks) and text and tables wrap to fit in the window.).
2. In the document, move the pointer to a blank area where you want to insert text, graphics, or a table. Then, click to enable the Click and Type pointer (Click and Type pointer shapes: Indicate which formatting will be applied when you double-click: a left-aligned, centered, or right-aligned tab stop; a left indent; or left or right text wrapping.).

   The pointer shape indicates how the item will be formatted. For example, if you point to the center of the page, the pointer shape indicates that the item will be centered.

3. Double-click, and then start typing text or insert an item as usual.

Notes

• If you don't see the Click and Type pointer shapes, the Click and Type feature may not be turned on. To turn it on, click Options on the Tools menu, click the Edit tab, select the Enable click and type check box, and then click OK.

• If you don't want to insert an item where you double-clicked, just double-click in another area. If you've already inserted an item, you can undo the insertion.