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Try it!
When you want text to really stand out on a page, use WordArt to add outlines, shading, and other effects to your words.
Add WordArt
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Select Insert > WordArt and select the option you want.
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Enter your text.
Convert existing text to WordArt
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Select the text.
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Select WordArt and select the option you want.
Customize your WordArt
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Select the WordArt.
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Select Text Fill and select an option.
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Select Text Outline and select an option.
Add Text Effects
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Select the WordArt.
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Select Text Effects and select an option:
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Shadow
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Reflection
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Glow
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Bevel
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3-D Rotation
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Transform
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Rotate your WordArt
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Select the WordArt.
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Select the rotation handle and drag it to rotate the text.