In a text box in Word, you can align text horizontally or vertically, and you can adjust the margins to be narrower or wider. Horizontal alignment determines how the left and right edges of a paragraph fit between the margins, while vertical alignment determines the placement of the text between the upper and lower margins.
Align text horizontally
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In the text box, select the text that you want to change the horizontal alignment for.
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On the Home tab, click the alignment option that you wantÂ
Align text vertically
You can align all the text in a text box with the top, middle, or bottom of the text box.
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Click the outer edge of the text box to select it.
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On the Shape Format tab, click Format Pane.
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Click the Shape Options tab if it isn't already selected.
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Click the text box icon
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Choose Top, Middle, or Bottom from the Vertical alignment drop-down list.
Adjust the text box margins
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Click the outer edge of the text box to select it.
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On the Shape Format tab, click Format Pane.
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Click the Shape Options tab if it isn't already selected.
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Click the text box icon
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You can adjust the left, right, top, and bottom margins.
