Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated September 29, 2018)
This tip applies to Word 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003
WordArt is a program that allows you to treat text as a graphic. You can use the program to add special effects and flourishes to text and then insert the text in your document. One of the special effects areas is implemented through different shapes you can apply to your text. You apply shapes in the following manner:
You should note that the WordArt shapes are different than what you selected in the WordArt Gallery. Each affects the other, and you may need to do some experimentation to get exactly the effect you desire.
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2024-07-27 12:55:58
Barbie
I miss this feature in the new version of Word, so have saved a file in the old version specifically for creating WordArt. Once I have my WordArt as I want it, I copy it, paste it into Paint, then copy it from Paint and paste it as a graphic in my .docx file.
2018-09-29 07:18:54
Ron
Is this tip saying that if we have a WordArt selected then pick a Shape from the (Wordart) Drawing Tools > Format contextual tab > Insert Shapes group > Shapes gallery it is supposed to impose that shape outline on the Wordart.
I've tried that in Word 2010 and 2016. It does not work that way. It just inserts that shape, separately, next time I click in the document.
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