To add curved text to a Word document, open your document and press the Insert tab on the ribbon bar. From there, press the Wordart option, listed under the Text category. From the WordArt drop. Circle in Word – Microsoft Word 2016. In this tutorial I will demonstrate how you can use Microsoft Word 2016 to be able.
Posted July 12, 2019 by Sheraz Ali in Microsoft Word
Sometimes, linear text doesn’t get the trick done in Microsoft Word. In that situation, you can curve your words, and give them a nice angular bend. This is accomplished through the WordArt feature in Microsoft Word, and it’s pretty easy to wrap your head around. Keep in mind though that bending text is different from giving it a 3-d transformation in Word. Make sure you don’t mix the two up.
Note: Although this tutorial focuses on the process to arch text in word, you can also use it to arch your text in powerpoint.
Step by Step: Arching Your Text in MS Word
1. Open your MS Word document.
2. Write down your text and move the cursor around it.
3. Tap the Insert tab (at the top).
4. Locate and select the arrow underneath WordArt.
5. From the drop-down menu, select your preferred text style.
6. Now, open the format tab (top right).
7. Navigate to the WordArt Styles section and click text effects, represented by a blue and white Capital A.
8. From the drop-down menu, select Transform.
9. Finally, select the curved option to give your text a wicked bend.
you can also change the text’s size or curvature by squeezing the ends (dots) of your curved text, as shown below.
Note: You will notice that the curved options are found in the “Follow Path” section of the Transform submenu. Here, you can choose the circular orientation to bend your words in a circular formation or some other orientations of your choice.
How to Unbend Your Text in Word
If you receive a word document that already has arched text, and you want to give it a more linear formation, here’s what you have to do.
1. Select the arched text.
2. Go to the Format Tab.
3. navigate to text Effects.
4. Select Transform from the drop-down menu.
5. Further, select the none option from the submenu.
Note: You cannot arch your text in Microsoft Word versions older than 2013. Please update your Microsoft office package if you wish to avail the newer WordArt features.
Where does Curving Text Come in Handy?
We all know that complicated software like Adobe Photoshop Express isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. That’s where Microsoft Word, which is popular for its ease of use, can save the day.
Did you know that you can design stunning brochures and flyers in MS word? Yes! It’s a great way to advertise your business and compel your clientele to do business with you.
In these offline promotional materials, curved text can bring a new dimension, a creative flair. So, if you’re thinking of designing a brochure or a flyer, or whatever – try Word and it’s WordArt features. I’m sure you will find a lot of opportunities to add creative spice and magic.
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You can certainly do this without WordArt. First draw a text box (or choose Simple Text box and then delete the text).
After you add the text box, right click and choose Format Shape.
On the Fill and Line Color tabs, set to No fill and No line.
With the text box still selected, on the Format tab choose Text Effects, select Transform, and pick one of the curved shapes.
How Do You Curve Text In Word 2016
Now type whatever text you want curved. In the following image I’ve changed the font face, size, and color.
The text won’t look curved until you click outside the box.
When you click on it again, it will look like it did before you clicked outside and you can keep editing the text. Also, you will see a pink circle somewhere on the path, and by dragging it you can adjust the curve. You can drag the green circle to rotate the curve.
- Siyabonga Sibusiso Dhlomo on December 9, 2020 at 1:43 am
thank you!!! that was very helpfully and easy
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