Microsoft KB Archive/122482

How to Print Vertical Text in Publisher

= How to Print Vertical Text in Publisher =

Q122482
- The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Publisher for Windows, versions 2.0, 2.0a -

SUMMARY

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You can print text vertically in Publisher by using the WordArt feature.

STATUS

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This feature was added to Publisher 3.0. A text frame in Publisher 3.0 may be rotated without using WordArt.

MORE INFORMATION

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To print vertical text --

1. Select the WordArt button on the left toolbar.

2. Click and drag your mouse to create a WordArt box.

3. Type your text in the Enter Your Text Here box.

4. On the upper toolbar, click the down arrow to the right "Plain Text."

5. Choose the Top To Bottom arrow. The Top To Bottom feature is the box that contains a vertical arrow pointing downwards, which is located on  the second line of symbols.

6. Select the sidewards "A" button on the upper toolbar. This will rotate the characters to they will be on top of each other.

7. Click on a blank part of the page to return to Publisher.

The text will be placed vertically, and you can print the publication as usual.

Additional query words: 2.00 mspub pub20 2.00a