Excel 2010 Bible

Part III: Creating Charts and Graphics

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Using WordArt

WordArt is available in previous versions of Excel, but this feature got a well-needed facelift in

Excel 2007. You can use WordArt to create graphical effects in text. Figure 22.14 shows a few

examples of WordArt.

To insert a WordArt graphic on a worksheet, choose Insert ➪ WordArt and then select a style from

the gallery. Excel inserts an object with the placeholder text Your text here. Replace that text

with your own, resize it, and apply other formatting if you like.

When you select a WordArt image, Excel displays its Drawing Tools contextual menu. Use the

controls to vary the look of your WordArt.

Note
The controls in the Drawing Tools ➪ Format ➪ Shape Styles group operate on the Shape that contains the
text — not the text. To apply text formatting, use the controls in the Drawing Tools ➪ Format ➪ WordArt
Styles group. You can also use some of the standard formatting controls on the Home tab or the Mini toolbar.
In addition, right-click the WordArt and choose Format Text Effects for more formatting options. n

FIGURE 22.14

WordArt examples.