Creating WordArt Text

The WordArt feature lets you create stylized text to draw attention to your most important words. Most users apply WordArt to short phrases or even just a word, such as Making sense out of home improvement . You should apply WordArt to a slide sparingly. Its visual appeal and unique look require uncluttered space. When you use WordArt, you can choose from a variety of text styles that come with the WordArt feature, or you can create your own using tools on the WordArt toolbar.

Turn On or Turn Off the Visible Grid or Guides

Insert WordArt

Click the Insert WordArt button on the Drawing toolbar.

Click one of the WordArt styles. If you want to create your own WordArt, click OK without selecting a WordArt style.

Click OK.

Type the text you want WordArt to use.

If applicable , use the Font, Size, Bold, and Italic options to modify the text you entered.

Click OK.

Edit WordArt Text

Click the WordArt object you want to edit.

Click the Edit Text button on the WordArt toolbar.

Edit the text.

Click OK.

Apply a Different WordArt Style to Existing WordArt

Click the WordArt object whose style you want to change.

Click the WordArt Gallery button on the WordArt toolbar.

Click the WordArt Gallery style you want to apply.

Click OK.

Did You Know?

You can edit WordArt text quickly . Double-click the WordArt object to open the Edit WordArt Text dialog box.

You can display the WordArt toolbar . Right-click any toolbar, and then click WordArt.