QuickLearn
09-02-2002, 09:45 PM
Inserting a Drop Cap in a Document
WordArt allows you to add graphics to your Word documents to create visual effects, add interest, or illustrate a point. One of the effects you can create is the Drop Caps feature. This command automatically inserts a large, uppercase character as the first character of a paragraph, and aligns the top edge of the character with the first line of the paragraph. To insert a drop cap:
1. Switch to Page Layout view by selecting View - Page Layout
2. Place the insertion point where you want the drop cap to be inserted
3. From the menu bar, select Format - Drop Cap
4. In the Position text box, click the Dropped option
5. Choose the desired font
6. Indicate Lines to Drop
7. Indicate Distance from Text
8. Click OK
The first character in the paragraph will appear enlarged in a frame.
Note: You must be in Page Layout view to see, resize, or reposition the Drop Cap. If you are not, a text box will appear indicating that you are in Normal view and prompting you to switch to a Page Layout view.
To remove the Drop Cap, simply follow steps 1-4. However, in the Position text box, select None.
WordArt allows you to add graphics to your Word documents to create visual effects, add interest, or illustrate a point. One of the effects you can create is the Drop Caps feature. This command automatically inserts a large, uppercase character as the first character of a paragraph, and aligns the top edge of the character with the first line of the paragraph. To insert a drop cap:
1. Switch to Page Layout view by selecting View - Page Layout
2. Place the insertion point where you want the drop cap to be inserted
3. From the menu bar, select Format - Drop Cap
4. In the Position text box, click the Dropped option
5. Choose the desired font
6. Indicate Lines to Drop
7. Indicate Distance from Text
8. Click OK
The first character in the paragraph will appear enlarged in a frame.
Note: You must be in Page Layout view to see, resize, or reposition the Drop Cap. If you are not, a text box will appear indicating that you are in Normal view and prompting you to switch to a Page Layout view.
To remove the Drop Cap, simply follow steps 1-4. However, in the Position text box, select None.