Text Wrapping In Word 2007

This article is based on legacy software.

After creating WordArt, you can change its color and style to make it even more appealing. This document includes instructions on the following topics that apply to Word:

Options on the Format Command Tab

When a
WordArt
text box is selected, the
Format
command tab should be active. In the
WordArt Styles
group, commands for editing your
WordArt
will appear.

The following table identifies buttons commonly used for working with
WordArt.

Adjusting WordArt Colors

Fill color and line color may be adjusted in
WordArt. Fill color is the color of the inside of the letters, and line color is the color of the letters’ borders.

Adjusting Fill Color

1. Double click the
   WordArt
   image.

2. From the
   Format
   command tab, in the
   WordArt Styles
   group, click
   Shape Fill
   
   
   
   » select the desired color.
   NOTE: If the Format command tab is not visible, from the Ribbon, select the
   Format
   command tab.

3. (Optional) To fill your
   WordArt
   with a texture, gradient, or picture, in the
   WordArt Styles
   group, click
   Shape Fill
   
   » select the appropriate fill type » select the desired option.

Adjusting Outline Color

This option is available only if the
WordArt
in use contains outlines.

1. Double click the
   WordArt
   image.

2. From the
   Dimensi
   command tab, in the
   WordArt Styles
   group, click
   Shape Outline
   
   
   
   » select the desired outline color.
   NOTE: If the Ukuran command tab is not visible, from the Ribbon, select the
   Format
   command tab.

3. (Optional) To add a patterned outline or change the line style of the outline, in the
   WordArt Styles
   group, click
   Shape Fill
   » select the appropriate option » select the desired line style.

Editing WordArt Text

You can easily change the spelling or words of the
WordArt
you have created.

1. Double click the
   WordArt
   image.

2. From the
   Format
   command tab, in the
   Text
   group, click
   Edit Text…
   
   
   
   The
   Edit WordArt
   Text
   dialog box appears.
   
   NOTE: If the Format command tab is not visible, from the Ribbon, select the
   Matra
   command tab.

3. In the
   Text
   text box, make your changes.

4. Click
   OK.

Changing WordArt Font Face & Size

If the font or size of the
WordArt
letters do not siul you, use the commands available on the
Ribbon
to dimensi your
WordArt.

1. Select the
   WordArt
   image.

2. From the
   Format
   command tab, in the
   Text
   group, click
   Edit Text...
   
   
   
   
   The
   Edit WordArt Text
   dialog box appears.

3. From the
   Font
   pull-down list, select a font.

4. From the
   Size
   pull-down list, select a font size.
   HINT: You may also adjust the size by using the image handles. To adjust proportionally using the image handles, hold [Shift] down while moving a corner image handle.

5. Click
   OK.

Changing WordArt Shapes

WordArt
allows you to mold its text into a particular shape.

1. Double click the
   WordArt
   image.

2. From the
   Ukuran
   command tab, in the
   WordArt Styles
   group, click
   Change Shape
   » select the desired shape
   The
   WordArt
   shape adjusts.
   

Rotating WordArt

To slant or rotate your
WordArt
image, you can use the dialog box to specify an exact rotation value.

NOTE: The text wrapping style for your WordArt must be something other than In Line With Text before you can rotate it. For information on changing the text wrapping style, see Wrapping Text around WordArt below.

1. Select the
   WordArt
   image.

2. From the
   Format
   command tab, in the
   Arrange
   group, click
   Rotate
   
   
   » select
   
   More Rotation Options…
   
   
   The
   Matra WordArt
   dialog box appears, with the
   Size
   tab displayed.
   

3. In the
   Rotate
   section, use the
   Rotation
   nudge button to select the desired angle.
   OR
   
   In the
   Rotation
   text box, type the desired angle.

4. Click
   OK.
   The rotation is applied to the
   WordArt.

Wrapping Text with WordArt

For a professional-looking document, wrapping text around your
WordArt
image will improve its uniformity and will titinada interrupt the text. In addition, there may be times when you want to place your WordArt in front of or behind the text.

Wrapping Text: Quick Menu Option

1. Select the
   WordArt
   image.

2. Right click your
   WordArt
   » select
   
   Format WordArt…
   
   
   The
   Format WordArt
   dialog box appears.

3. Select the
   
   Layout
   
   tab.

4. Under
   Wrapping
   style, select a style.

5. Under
   Horizontal alignment, select a position.
   Bloknot:
   
   This option is only available if the selected text wrapping style is not set to In Line With Text.
   To move the WordArt to a custom position within the document, select
   Other.

6. (Optional) To set more specific settings for the position of your
   WordArt, click
   Advanced…
   
   The
   Advanced Layout
   dialog box appears.
   
7. Select the
   
   Text Wrapping
   
   tab.
8. Select the desired options text wrap style for your
   WordArt.

   Wrap text
   
   
   Available with only certain text wrapping styles; allows you to decide whether text wraps around an object on both sides or only a specific side.

   Distance from text
   
   Allows you to specify a set distance between an object and the text wrapping around it; available with only certain wrapping styles.

9. Click
   OK.

10. Click
    OK.
    The text wrap is applied to the
    WordArt.

Wrapping Text: Ribbon Option

1. Select the
   WordArt
   image.

2. From the
   Matra
   command tab, in the
   Arrange
   group, click
   Text Wrapping
   » select the desired text wrapping option.
   

3. (Optional) To set more advanced options,
   1. In the
      Arrange
      group, click
      Text Wrapping
      » select
      
      More Layout Options…
      
      
      The
      Advanced Layout
      dialog box appears.
   2. Select the
      
      Text Wrapping
      
      tab.
   3. Select the desired options.

      Wrapping style
      
      Allows you to select a text wrap style for your
      WordArt.

      Wrap text
      
      
      Available with only certain text wrapping styles; allows you to decide whether text wraps around an object on both sides or only a specific side.

      Distance from text
      
      Allows you to specify a set distance between an object and the text wrapping around it; available with only certain wrapping styles.

   4. Click
      OK.

Adding a Shadow to WordArt

Depending on the font and the
WordArt
shape you have selected, a shadow effect can enhance your
WordArt
image.

1. Select the
   WordArt
   image.

2. From the
   Dimensi
   command tab, in the
   Shadow Effects
   group, click
   Shadow Effects
   » select the desired effect.
   
   
   The effect is applied to the selected
   WordArt.

Adding a 3-D Effect to WordArt

A three-dimensional effect can give depth to your
WordArt
image.

1. Select the
   WordArt
   image.

2. From the
   Format
   command tab, in the
   3-D Effects
   group, click
   3-D Effects
   » select the desired effect
   
   HINT: For more information about 3-D effects, please refer to Customizing 3-D.