How to Add Text Wrap in Adobe InDesign: 1-Min Guide

How to Add Text Wrap in Adobe InDesign

Updated on:

April 6, 2026

By:

Madhav Bhandari

Use this interactive demo to learn how to add text wrap in Adobe InDesign.

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Here’s a simple and quick guide on how to add text wrap in Adobe InDesign:

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To add text wrap in InDesign, first prepare your document with paragraphs or filler text (such as Lorem Ipsum). Then go to the left sidebar and select the 'Rectangle Tool' to create any shape you want.
Place your chosen shape so it overlaps the paragraph.
Go to the top menu and click 'Window' → 'Text Wrap' to open the Text Wrap panel.
Once the Text Wrap panel opens, choose your preferred text wrap option for the shape or image.
After choosing, adjust the settings and watch the changes update in real time in your document.
You have now successfully added text wrap to your InDesign project.

📌 Why this matters

Text wrap transforms static layouts into dynamic, professional designs where content flows naturally around images and graphics. You gain precise control over how readers' eyes move through your document, creating visual hierarchy that guides attention exactly where you want it.

Beyond basic formatting, text wrap becomes essential when working with complex multi-column layouts, magazine spreads, or any design where white space and reading flow matter. This technique separates amateur-looking documents from polished, editorial-quality work that feels intentionally crafted rather than hastily assembled.

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