5 Microsoft Word Text Effects You Have To Use
Depending on the nature of the document you are required to prepare, there would be situations where you find yourself needing to make use of additional features other than the basic functions that are provided. If you are a Microsoft Word beginner, you can start experimenting with all of Microsoft Word’s capabilities by trying out these 5 Microsoft Word Text effects:
1. Kerning
Kerning is a Microsoft Word text effect that allows users to tweak the layout of their text, for example: The space between different letters, the space between lines and more! By default, this text effect option is disabled in Microsoft Word so you will have to turn it’s functions on in order to use it. To do so, look for your font dialog tab by holding down on the CTRL and D buttons on your keyboard. Under the appropriate check boxes, make the kerning selection checked.
2. Text Fill
Enhance the appearance of your words by making use of this Microsoft Word text effect. With text fill, you can perform functions like creating outlines. Under text outline, choose the Solid line option instead of no line option. After which, raise the font width by different pts until you are satisfied. Set the outline colour to frame it. If you want a softer outline, you can choose to open up the Compound type menu and choose double. This effect will split the outline into one visible over text and one outside your main text. Make sure to round them out by changing join types to round instead of Bevel.
3. Transparency
Locate your format pane and choose the text effects tab. Once done, choose a drop shadow to be applied below text. Open up the shadow effect properties and make sure to select presets so that you will be able to choose Outer: offset. You can also act reflection and increase the blur value to heighten a transparent glow to your text.
4. Presets
One of the most common Microsoft Word text effects would be the styles- built in aesthetic presets for your words. Look under your Home tab and select text effect/typography to access the drop down menu. You will then be able to choose between your software’s pre-defined text effects, each differing in outlines/fills/shadow effects/3D effects and more!
5. Text wrapping
If you want to wrap your text around the images you are using, look for your format tab and choose the arrange group. You will then be able to choose the wrap text function and decide on how you want the text wrapping to be done. You can also decide to finetune the layout by selecting layout options is required to.
These are the 5 Microsoft Word text effects that every beginner should try. Fairly straightforward, easily applied and accomplished, they are a convenient method of adding colour, dimension and creativity to your documents. Try them out and explore the new and different combination of possibilities they offer to you.