> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.realmacsoftware.com/elements-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.realmacsoftware.com/elements-docs/using-elements/components/layout-components/text-wrap.md). # Text Wrap Text Wrap places an image to the left or right of its child content so text flows around it. With a transparent PNG, WebP, or SVG, the text can follow the visible shape instead of the image’s rectangular bounds. {% hint style="info" %} Text Wrap supports image resources, custom image URLs, and CMS image fields. {% endhint %} {% embed url="" %} ### How to Use Text Wrap You’ll find Text Wrap under **Layout** in the Components list. 1. Drag **Text Wrap** onto the page. 2. Place one or more Text or Typography components inside it. 3. In **Media**, choose Resource, Custom, or CMS and provide the image. 4. Add alternative text. 5. Choose Left or Right under Float, then adjust Width, Margin, and Threshold.
A Text Wrap component containing text with an image floated beside it

A basic Text Wrap setup in Elements.

### Component Settings #### Media **Type** * **Resource** — Uses an image from the project. This is the default. * **Custom** — Uses a URL or path entered in Source. * **CMS** — Uses a CMS field. The default field is `{{item.image.src}}`. **Alt Text** describes the image for search engines and assistive technologies. Leave it empty only when the image is purely decorative. **Float** * **None** — Displays the image without floating text around it. * **Left** — Floats the image to the left. This is the default. * **Right** — Floats the image to the right. **Width** sets the image width and defaults to 40%. **Margin** controls the space between the image and text and defaults to theme spacing 4. **Threshold** controls how opaque a pixel must be before text stops wrapping. It defaults to 50%. Lower values keep text farther from soft or translucent edges. ### Accessibility Add useful alternative text when the image conveys information. Keep line lengths readable around the shape and check that narrow screens do not leave an uncomfortably small text column. ### Tips and Best Practices * **Use transparent assets for shaped wrapping:** A solid image wraps text around its full rectangle. * **Use longer copy:** The effect is most useful when there is enough text to flow below the image. * **Check mobile widths:** Reduce the image width or disable Float when the remaining text column becomes too narrow. ### Related Components * [Image](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/content-and-media/image.md) — Displays a standalone image with lightbox and sizing controls. * [Typography](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/content-and-media/typography.md) — Provides a styled long-form content block to wrap around the image. | Common Control | Description | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- | | [Link](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/common-controls/link.md) | Link to a page, resource, anchor, email address, or website. | | [Layout](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/common-controls/layout.md) | Control positioning, stacking, visibility, overflow, and isolation. | | [Sizing](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/common-controls/sizing.md) | Set width, height, and responsive size constraints. | | [Spacing](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/common-controls/spacing.md) | Add responsive margin and padding. | | [Typography & Text Styles](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/common-controls/typography-and-text-styles.md) | Control fonts, text spacing, decoration, colour, and semantic wrappers. | | [Backgrounds](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/common-controls/backgrounds.md) | Apply colour, image, gradient, SVG, video, and hover backgrounds. | | [Transitions](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/common-controls/transitions.md) | Choose what animates and set its timing curve, duration, and delay. | | [Effects](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/common-controls/effects.md) | Apply shadows, opacity, and hover effects. | | [Filters](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/common-controls/filters.md) | Apply blur, brightness, saturation, shadow, and backdrop effects. | | [Transforms](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/common-controls/transforms.md) | Scale, rotate, move, and skew components. | | [Borders](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/common-controls/borders.md) | Set border style, colour, opacity, width, radius, and hover states. | | [Advanced](/elements-docs/using-elements/components/common-controls/advanced.md) | Add CSS classes and IDs, or change supported HTML tags. | --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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