How To Change Text Position In Microsoft Word 4 Easy Ways

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Make sure the textbox is still selected.

A drop-down menu will open.

Your text will be rotated. You can continue to edit your text in the textbox. The words will type in the direction set.

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Make sure the textbox is still selected.

As you drag the text box towards the left, it will become smaller. The text inside will adjust to fit the size of the box in vertical format. Make sure not to drag past the point of the left line. This could result in the words returning to their normal positions.

Click Shape Outline, then select No Outline from the drop-down menu. The textbox lines will be hidden. Be sure to save your document if you need to return to it later.

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Make sure the textbox is still selected.

A panel will open on the right side. If you don’t see this option, make sure the textbox is selected, not the text.

The changes will take effect immediately.

Click Shape Outline, then select No Outline from the drop-down menu. The textbox lines will be hidden. You can print your document if needed.

You must have a subscription to use Office 365. Use this method if you want to change your paper orientation from portrait to landscape.

A drop-down menu will open.

If you change back to portrait mode after inputting text, the text will follow the portrait mode orientation. It will not save in its landscape position.