Word Art In MS Word Tutorial

If you are new to using Microsoft Word, you may not know about a thing called “Word Art.” This is where you create different styles of text using the pre-designed styles in Word. Word Art is great for newsletters, letter heads, stationary, and more. Follow the steps below to create your own Word Art in Microsoft Word.

Step 1 – Create a New Document

Begin by creating a new document in Word to work on. It is best to practice on a blank page before adding it to anything just to ensure you don’t mess anything up.

Step 2 – Type Text on Your Document

Your next step is to type something on your document. This can be anything like your name, favorite quote, business name, or whatever you want.

Step 3 – Locate Your Word Art Tool

Next, you will need to locate the Word Art tool in Word. At the top of your Word program, locate the “Insert” tab and click it. To the far right of your document, find the slanted “A” icon. Under the icon is “Word Art,” click the arrow below the “A” and you will see the different text you can use.

Step 4 – Apply Word Art to Your Text

To apply the Word Art to your text, you will need to close that box and highlight the text you typed on your document. Once it is highlighted, click the Word Art box again to open it. Click the Word Art you want to use. When the box opens, you can change the size of the text and the font style to what you want.

Step 5 – Moving Your Text

You can move your text around the document, meaning you can position it anywhere you want on the document. All you have to do is click the text to select it and drag it with your mouse.

How to Quickly Create Word Art Text in Microsoft Word

There is another way to create Word Art in Microsoft Word quickly. On the document that you want to add the Word Art to, go to the Insert tab and click the Word Art icon. When the box opens, click the Word Art you want to use. That will open a document and you can type what you want. You can also change the font style and text size. When you have finished, click OK on the box and your text will appear on the document. You can then click the text and move it to where you want it.