you could also select theWordArticon from the toolbar.

It looks like a capital letter A.

However, the icon’s appearance and location vary depending on the version and platform.

how to curve text in Word

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In the WordArt menu, choose the WordArt style you want.

Placeholder text appears in the document.

bang out your text over the placeholder text.

The Text Effects button

choose the text to display theDrawing Toolstab.

In Word 2016,Text Effectsdisplays when you hover the mouse cursor over it.

In earlier versions, it’s clearly labeled.

The Transform option under Text Effects

From the submenu, choose from a variety of effects, including curved and bent text.

Select an option to apply it to the text.

SelectTransform>No Transform.

The Follow Path options in Transform

The curved or bent text transformation effect is removed.

The No Transform option