Apple Numbers '08 - Manual (Page 171)

Chapter 8 Working with Shapes, Graphics, and Other Objects 171
m To convert a placeholder image into an ordinary image, select the image, choose
Format > Advanced, and then deselect “Define as Media Placeholder” in the submenu.
To replace an ordinary image, you must first delete it.
m To delete a media placeholder, select it and press the Delete key.
m To create a media placeholder, follow the instructions in “Creating Media Placeholders
for a Custom Template” on page 191.
Working with Images
Numbers accepts all QuickTime-supported formats, including the following graphics
file types:
 TIFF
 GIF
 JPEG
 PDF
 PSD
 EPS
 PICT
After importing an image into a spreadsheet, you can mask (crop) it and change its
brightness and other settings. You can place an image inside a shape, text box, chart
element, or table cell. Numbers also lets you work with graphics with transparency
(alpha-channel graphics).
Importing an Image
Import an image directly from the Finder or from the Media Browser.
Here are ways to import an image file:
m Drag an image file from the Finder to the spreadsheet and position it where you want
it.
m Click Media in the toolbar, click Photos in the Media Browser window, select the album
where your picture is located, and then drag a thumbnail to position it where you want
it.
m Choose Insert > Choose, select the file, and then click Insert. Drag the image to position
it where you want it.
m To add an image file using a media placeholder, see “Using Media Placeholders” on
page 170.