If you need very precise control or are creating a complex combination of shapes and text, you’ll want to use a third-party drawing or graphics program to create the text around your shape …

Use the Text Effects menu to create other effects, such as shadow, reflection, glow, bevels, and 3-D rotation. This example shows WordArt with a curved transform effect and a shadow applied.

Select the WordArt you want to change. Go to Shape Format or Drawing Tools Format > Text Effects. Select Transform, and then choose the effect you want. If you don't see Transform at …

Select the rotation handle at the top of the object, and then drag in the direction that you want. To constrain the rotation to 15-degree increments, press and hold Shift while you drag the rotation …

Circles and ovals are filled automatically. If you don't want the shape to obscure anything underneath it, such as text or cells, select the shape, and on the Format tab, click Shape Fill, …

Insert a picture into your document. Select the picture. Select Layout Options . Select the layout you want: In Line with Text Square Tight Through Top and Bottom Behind Text In Front of …

Rotate a text box, shape, WordArt, or a picture by dragging, setting an exact degree, or mirroring.

Want to add text to an AutoShape, but are having problems getting the text to fit? Here are the steps to make the text fit and look good.

You can edit line color, weight, style, and curvature, control the look of end points and arrows, make connectors curved, angled or straight, and manage connection points in a variety of ways.

Use WordArt to create decorative text and customize with effects, fonts, or fill and outline color.