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  1. Go to Insert > WordArt

  2. Pick the WordArt style you want.

  3. Type your text.

    WordArt with custom text

Note: To convert existing text to WordArt, select the text, and then select Insert > WordArt.

Change the color

  1. Select the WordArt text to change.

  2. On Shape Format or Drawing Tools Format, select Text Fill or Text Outline, and pick the color you want.

    Choosing a text fill color
  3. Click or tap outside of your text box to see the effect.

    WordArt with text fill and outline color applied

Choose a text effect

  1. Select the WordArt text to change.

  2. Go to Shape Format or Drawing Tools Format > Text Effects >Transform.

    Selecting a curved transform text effect
  3. Pick the effect you want.

  4. Click outside of your text box to see the effect.

For more on shaping WordArt, see Curve text around a circle or other shape.

Rotate it

  1. Select the WordArt, and then drag the circular rotation handle at the top of the box.

    Rotating WordArt with the rotation handle
  2. To flip WordArt or rotate it 90 degrees, go to Shape Format or Drawing Tools Format > Rotate, and then select an option.

    Rotate menu options

  1. Select the WordArt text to change.

  2. Go to Home and select options such as font style, font size, or underline.

Double-click the WordArt that you want to remove, and then press Delete.

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