[Solved] Writer image as background, now can't edit text

[Jaekaido]

I have some text that I wrote and I then put in the image through insert>picture>from file. I selected the image, positioned it to the upper left corner adjusted the size to fill the page. Right clicked the image wrap>wrap through. Then right clicked again wrap>in background. Now I can't edit the text. Did I do something wrong or am I going to have to put the image background in last?

[John_Ha]

Put in some text before you add the image on top of it - don't leave it anchored to an empty paragraph. Be sure the image is not selected and you can then edit, add or delete the text.

See [Tutorial] Some useful hints on using images for a discussion on how best to handle images in Writer. Be sure to read about the anchor and wrap options.

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[Bill]

Text can't be edited while the image is selected. Try hitting the Esc key to deselect the image.

[Jaekaido]

so far the only way i am able to make it look right is to go format>page>background>image>graphic>select picture. Then format>page set the margins to 0. then format>borders set to to distance needed. so far that is my solution but it still leaves a white edge, though very small, around the image i will take a screen shot and show you.

[musikai]

As Bill posted you can work the way you described first. To deselect the image press escape key. Then move the cursor around with your keyboard instead the mouse.
A quick way to get the cursor placed on different lines on a page that is blocked by an image is to click on the grey area left or right of the page.

edit: when the image is deselected and the cursor is on the text then it IS also possible to use the mouse.

[John_Ha]

so far the only way i am able to make it look right is to go format>page>background>image>graphic>select picture. Then format>page set the margins to 0. then format>borders set to to distance needed. so far that is my solution but it still leaves a white edge, though very small, around the image i will take a screen shot and show you.

Try reading the posts where users are attempting to help you.

Try downloading the file I uploaded.

You might even, as a desperate last step where all else fails, try reading the manual - have a look at Chapter 8 - Working with Graphics.