Creating WordArt Text

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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 GROWING A GARDEN. 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 Quick Style gallery (New!), or you can create your own using tools in the WordArt Styles group. To quickly see if you like a WordArt Quick Style, point to a thumbnail in the gallery to display a live preview (New!) of it in the selected text. If you like it, you can apply it. You can also use the free angle handle (pink diamond) inside the selected text box to adjust your WordArt text angle.

Insert WordArt Text

Click the Insert tab.

Click the WordArt button, and then click one of the WordArt styles.

A WordArt text box appears on the slide with selected placeholder text.

Type the text you want WordArt to use.

If applicable, use the Font and Paragraph options on the Home tab to modify the text you entered.

Did You Know?

You can convert text to WordArt. Select the text, click the Home tab, and then click the WordArt text style you want from the Ribbon.

You can remove WordArt text. Select the WordArt text you want to remove, click the Format tab, click the Quick Styles button, and then click Clear WordArt.

Edit WordArt Text

Click the WordArt object you want to edit.

Click to place the insertion point where you want to edit, and then edit the text.

Click outside the objects to deselect it.

Adjust WordArt Text Angle

Click the WordArt object you want to change.

Drag the free angle handle (pink diamond) to adjust text angle in the direction you want.

When you're done, release the mouse button.

Click outside the object to deselect it.