Grouping and Ungrouping Drawing Objects

After you have worked on a document for a while, you will find that you may have added quite a few objects to it. Some of these objects just naturally go together to create other objects. For instance, you might have a few graphic objects used to create a larger image; these naturally go together.

Word lets you group objects together so they can be treated as a single object by the program. In this way, you can select an entire collection of objects with the same ease you would use in selecting one. To group objects together, follow these steps:

1. Select all the objects that belong in the group.
2. Display the Format tab on the Ribbon.
3. In the Arrange group, click the Group option. A drop-down list appears.
4. Choose Group from the drop-down list.

There may come a time when you need to ungroup the objects. For instance, you may need to update one of the elements that make up your group. To ungroup objects, follow these steps:

1. Select the grouped object.
2. Select the Format tab on the Ribbon.
3. In the Arrange group, click the Group option. A drop-down list appears.
4. Choose Ungroup from the drop-down list.