Select the rotation handle at the top of the text box, and then drag in the direction that you want. To constrain the rotation to degree angles, press and hold Shift while you drag the rotation handle. When you rotate multiple shapes, they do not rotate as a group, but instead each shape rotates around its own center.
Alternatively you can select the object, hold down Option and press the left or right arrow keys to rotate. The Rotate button could be hidden if your screen size is reduced. If you don't see the Rotate button, select Arrange to see hidden buttons in the Arrange group.
Enter the amount that you want to rotate the object in the Rotation box. You can also use the arrows to rotate the object exactly where you want. When you group text boxes, you are combining them so that you can format, move, or copy them as a group. Hold down Shift, select the text boxes that you want to group together, and then select Shape Format.
Tip: If Group appears dimmed or unavailable that's usually because you haven't already selected two, or more text boxes to be grouped together. Select the text box that you want to rotate or flip, and then select Format. To rotate a text box to any degree, on the object, drag the rotation handle.
When you group text boxes, you are combining them together so that you can format, move, or copy them as a group. Under Arrange , select Group , and then select Group. Tip: If Group appears dimmed or unavailable that's usually because you haven't already selected two or more text boxes to be grouped together.
Word for the web will display documents that contain rotated text boxes, but you can't insert or rotate text boxes. Click Insert. Click Text. Click Text Box. Click Draw Text Box. Click and drag a text box. Type text into the box. Hover the mouse over the box outline. Click the rotation icon and drag in any direction. Did this summary help you? Yes No. Log in Social login does not work in incognito and private browsers.
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Method 1. Follow this method for horizontal letters in a vertical orientation. This method creates text with each letter of a word below the last, like a tall, narrow street sign. If you're trying to rotate the letters so you have to turn your head to read them, skip down to the other instructions. Insert a text box. A text box makes it much easier to adjust the position and orientation of text. Click and drag in the document. Type in your text. Click the text box and type in the text you'd like to orient vertically.
If you already typed it in to the document, copy and paste it into the text box. Click the text box. A rectangular outline will appear around the text. Each corner of the box has a circle. These circles are "handles" you can pick up and drag to change the box size. Drag the corner of the text box. Click and hold on any corner of the text box, then move the cursor.
That wraps up this tutorial on how to rotate text in Word, but we have plenty of other Microsoft Word guides for you to try. Why not learn how to clear formatting from text or create a flowchart from scratch? Sign in. Forgot your password? Get help. Password recovery. Enjoy your rotated text You may notice that your textbox has a border around it. How to add shadow and other effects to a text box in Word There are a few other effects you can apply to make your text box look more interesting.
If you click the text box and then press the cuboid icon in the Shape Format tab, you can apply the following effects: Shadow Reflection Glow Soft Edges Bevel 3D rotation Select your effects and enjoy In just a couple of seconds, you can create something that looks a lot more unique.
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