Applying WordArt Text Effects

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You can change the look of WordArt text by applying effects (New!), such as shadows, reflections, glow, soft edges, 3-D rotations, and transformations. You can apply effects to a shape by using the Text Effects gallery for quick results. From the Text Effects gallery you can apply a built-in combination of 3-D effects or individual effects to WordArt text. To quickly see if you like the effect, point to a thumbnail in the Text Effects gallery to display a live preview (New!) of it. If you like it, you can apply it. If you no longer want to apply the effect, you can remove it. Simply, select the WordArt text, point to the effect type on the Text Effects gallery, and then select the No effect type option.

Apply an Effect to WordArt Text

Click the WordArt object you want to change.

Click the Format tab under Drawing Tools.

Click the Text Effects button, and then point to one of the following:

• Shadow to select No Shadow, one of the shadow types (Outer or Inner), or More Shadows.

• Reflection to select No Reflection or one of the Reflection Variations.

• Glow to select No Glow, one of the Glow Variations, or More Glow Colors.

• Bevel to select No Bevel, one of the bevel variations, or More 3-D Settings.

• 3-D Rotation to select No Rotation, one of the rotation types (Parallel, Perspective, or Oblique), or More 3-D Settings.

• Transform to select No Transform, or one of the transform types (Follow Path or Warp).

When you point to an effect, a live preview (New!) of the style appears in the current shape.

Click the effect you want from the gallery to apply it to the selected shape.