How do I change the text direction in Word 2022?

The following article is going to propose you 3 different methods to achieve rotating text in your Word document.

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Method 1: Insert a Text Box
Method 2: Insert WordArt
Method 3: Convert Text into Picture
Comparison of 3 Methods
Word May Surrenders to Wrong Operations
Author Introduction:
How do you change text direction in Word?
How do you change the direction of typing?
Why can't I rotate my text box in Word?
Which feature changes the direction of the text?

There are times when you want to make your Word document easy on the eye. Honestly, to insert pictures into the document can be a good choice. Then what are you going to deal with those plain texts? How can you make them seem more attractive? That is what we plan to discuss here: rotate text in Word document.

However, you may know that you can’t rotate text directly. So here are 3 solutions-to insert a text box, insert WordArt and convert the text into a picture.

Method 1: Insert a Text Box

At the beginning, click “Insert”.
Then click “Text Box” in “Text” group.
Next, just choose “Simple Text Box” on the drop-list options.
Type text into the text box.
Select the text.
Click “Home”.
Then choose a proper “Font Size” for the text, such as below:
Now click the text box so as to select it.
Go to click “Format” on the Ribbon.
In “Arrange” group, there is the “Rotate” option. Click it.
Choose one rotate option you like for your text. Or when you finish step 8, you lay cursor at the green handle.
Click it.
Hold on the click.
Now you are able to drag text box to rotate whatever degrees you like in any direction.
Probably, you may find the text box lines are in your way. Then right click the text box.
Choose “Format Shape”.
Click “Line Color” in “Format Shape” window.
Choose “”No line”.
Then click “Close”.

Below is the effect:

Method 2: Insert WordArt

Click “Insert” first.
Then click “WordArt”.
Choose a style.
And type in the box.
Repeat from step 11 to step 14 in method 1.

Method 3: Convert Text into Picture

Select the text you want to rotate.
Right click.
Then choose “Copy”.
Next click “Home”.
Then click “paste”.
Choose “Paste Special” option.
Now in “Paste Special” window, choose “Picture (Enhanced Metafile)”.
Then click “OK”.
Go to click the text, and you shall find it has been converted into a picture.
Next, right click.
Choose “Format Picture”.
Click “3-D Rotation” on the left side.
On the right side, you can type a specific degree or click those Up/Down arrow buttons to rotate the picture around X, or Y, or Z-axis.
Finally click “Close”.

Check the below video to view the effect:

Comparison of 3 Methods

MethodsSimilaritiesAdvantagesDisadvantagesInsert a Text Box1. All 3 methods enable you to rotate your text.

2. All 3 methods enable you to rotate text any degrees.

Simple1. You can only achieve a 2-D rotation.

2. You have to remove the text box lines.

Insert WordArtIt’s the quickest one.3. You can only achieve a 2-D rotation.

Convert Text into PictureUsing this method, you can achieve a 3-D rotation.When rotate your text to some degrees, you may fail to get a clear view.

Word May Surrenders to Wrong Operations

Believe it or not, Word gets crashed largely due to users’ wrong operations. Therefore, if you don’t want to waste time on word repair, you should learn to avoid some bad habits like improper shut down.

Author Introduction:

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How do you change text direction in Word?

Specify text direction in a shape, text box, or table cell.

Enter the text in the shape or text box or table cell, and then select the text..

Ctrl+Click the selected text, and then select Format Shape. On the Text Box tab in the dialog box, choose a direction from the Text Direction box..

How do you change the direction of typing?

In most Windows programs (including MS Word, Internet Explorer, and Notepad), you can use the following shortcuts to switch direction:.

For right-to-left, press: Ctrl + Right. Shift..

For left-to-right, press: Ctrl + Left. Shift..

Why can't I rotate my text box in Word?

Select your text box, then click on "Shape Format" or "Drawing Tools Format" to open a menu of options. Select "Text Effects" in the window, then click on "3D Rotation." Select "3D Rotation Options" then set the x-axis rotation to 180 by typing it into the x-axis box or by clicking the up arrows.

Which feature changes the direction of the text?

As we know, Text Box and Shapes have the function to change the direction of the text. We can use text box or shape to change the direction of text. Step 1: click Insert in the Ribbon bar >> Text Box and choose a style from the drop-down menu.