Microsoft KB Archive/91070

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WinWord: Using Microsoft Graph to Create Vertical Text

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Q91070

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 2.0, 2.0a, 2.0a-CD, 2.0b, 2.0c, 6.0, 6.0a
 * Microsoft Graph, versions 3.0, 3.0a, 3.0b

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SUMMARY
You can use Microsoft Graph to create vertical text in your Microsoft Word for Windows documents. This method, which is described below, allows you to use your available Windows fonts. (You can also use recent releases of Microsoft WordArt to create vertical text.)

MORE INFORMATION
In Microsoft Graph, you can type unattached text and apply vertical orientation formatting. You can also apply shading and border formatting. Use the following steps to create vertical text in Microsoft Graph:


 * 1) In Word for Windows, create a new document based on the normal template.
 * 2) Launch Microsoft Graph.
 * 3) Switch to the Datasheet window. Select the entire datasheet by clicking the blank square in the upper-left corner of the datasheet next to the column headings. From the Edit menu, choose Clear. Select the Clear Both option button and choose the OK button.
 * 4) Switch to the Chart window. Type the desired text, which should appear as unattached text in the middle of the Chart window. Press ESC. Microsoft Graph surrounds the text with black selection squares.
 * 5) From the Format menu, choose Text. Under Orientation, select one of the vertical orientation options. To change the font, choose the Font button. To add shading or border formatting, choose the Patterns button. When you are finished formatting, choose the OK button.
 * 6) From the File menu, choose Exit And Return To <>. Choose the Yes button when Microsoft Graph prompts you to update the graph.
 * 7) You can crop, scale, and position the Microsoft Graph object in your Word for Windows document.