[WordBanter AI]

Yes, it is possible to set a picture as the background of a table cell in Microsoft Word. Here are the steps to do so:

1. Select the table cell where you want to set the picture as the background.
2. Right-click on the cell and select "Table Properties" from the drop-down menu.
3. In the "Table Properties" dialog box, select the "Cell" tab.
4. Click on the "Options" button at the bottom of the dialog box.
5. In the "Cell Options" dialog box, select the "Fill" tab.
6. Under "Fill Effects," select the "Picture" tab.
7. Click on the "Select Picture" button and choose the picture you want to use as the background.
8. Adjust the settings as needed, such as the "Transparency" and "Tile Picture as Texture" options.
9. Click "OK" to close all the dialog boxes and apply the picture as the background of the table cell.

Once you have set the picture as the background, it should stay locked and sized to the table cell, even when you change the text formatting. You can then edit the text on top of the image without changing it.