This document provides information and examples about formatting text in Microsoft Word. It discusses the three main types of formatting: text/font formatting for individual words, paragraph formatting for entire paragraphs, and document/page formatting for whole documents or sections. Examples are given for changing font style and size, applying bold and italics, using numbered and bulleted lists, and including headers and footers. Tips are also provided for formatting tools in Word like the formatting toolbar and font dialog box.

1. Formatting Text

5. All About Fonts There are literally thousands of different fonts, each with its own particular design and character. Your computer probably has twenty or more different fonts installed. Fonts come in three basic types, Serif, Sans Serif, and Script. The fonts available on your computer may be different from the fonts on other computers. The available fonts depend upon your printer and the setup of your computer. The default font in Word , Times New Roman , is an example of a serif font. This is an example of a Script font. Script fonts are similar to handwriting. Although they may look very nice, they can be difficult to read. Script fonts are best suited for invitations or other decorative documents. This is an example of a Sans Serif Font. A sans serif font has no additional strokes or ornaments to the basic letter shape. Sans serif fonts are very clean and clear and are ideal for headings and short documents. This is an example of a serif font. A serif font has lines, curves or edges extending from the straight lines of each letter. Serif fonts are easy to read, especially in long documents

6. Font Size The Font dialog box also allows you to change the size of a font. You can use different font sizes to give emphasis to different parts of your document. Font size is commonly expressed in points. Font sizes range from 8 point (extremely small) to 72 point (very big). Arial 10 Point Arial 12 Point Arial 20 Point Arial 26 Point The standard Font size for most documents is 10 or 12 Point. You can preview different font sizes in the Preview window in the Font dialog box.

7. Change Case of Text You can change the case of the text in your document without retyping it. Under the format menu  Change Case Word offers you 5 case styles to choose from. First – select the text you want to change Make your selection and click OK Change the case of your text. Sentence case change the case of your text. Lower case CHANGE THE CASE OF YOUR TEXT. Upper Case Change The Case Of Your Text. Title Case cHANGE THE CASE OF YOUR TEXT. Toggle Case

10. Highlighting Text You can highlight text you want to stand out in your document. Highlighting text is useful for marking information that you want to review of verify later. Select the text you want to highlight. On the formatting toolbar, click the icon Click on the arrow to display color options

11. The Font Dialog Box The Font dialog box (found in the Format menu or by right clicking selected text) is another way to change your font, adjust its size and style and preview it . Set options as desired in this dialog box. As you make changes, the text in the Preview area changes accordingly, so you can see what the text looks like with your changes applied. When you're satisfied with your changes, click the OK button. The dialog box disappears and the formatting options you selected are applied. By clicking the “default” button, you let Word know that all future documents should start out using this font and style instead of Times New Roman 12 pt.

12. special text effects Choose to underline your text with many different line styles and colors Word offers many special effects. Click to check the effects you want and see the results in the preview pane.

13. Change Spacing Between Characters Increasing the amount of space between characters can give headings a unique look. You can decrease the amount of space between characters to fit more text on a line in your document. Normal Expanded Condensed

14. Animate Text If your document will be viewed on the Web or on a computer screen, Word gives you several fun options to make text move or flash. Animation effects will draw attention to text in your document. The animation effect will not appear when you print your document.