You can change the direction of text from horizontal to vertical within a text box or shape in Word 2010. This is commonly used for labels, sidebars, or creative layouts.
Changing Text Direction in a Text Box or Shape
Microsoft Word 2010 provides a straightforward method to alter the orientation of text contained within graphical elements like text boxes and shapes. This does not apply to standard paragraph text directly on the document page.
Step-by-Step Guide
To change the text direction using the formatting options:
- Select the Shape or Text Box: Click on the edge of the text box or shape containing the text you want to reorient.
- Access Formatting Options: Right-click the edge of the shape or text box.
- Open Format Menu: On the shortcut menu that appears, select Format Shape.
- Navigate to Text Box Settings: In the Format Shape dialog box, find and click on the Text Box category.
- Choose Text Direction: Under Text Box options, locate the Text direction list. Select the option that you want in the Text direction list (e.g., Rotate all text 90°, Rotate all text 270°, Stacked) to change the orientation of the text within the box.
- Confirm: Click Close or OK in the dialog box to apply the changes.
This process rotates all text within the selected text box or shape according to the direction you choose from the available list.
