Curve text around a circle or other shape

You can use WordArt with a Transform text effect to curve or bend text around a shape. If you want the text to circle the shape, you can also do this, but it's a little bit more work. You can also insert WordArt multiple times to wrap text around shapes with straight edges.

1. On the Insert tab, select   WordArt, and pick the WordArt style you want.

   Note

   The WordArt icon is located in the Text group, and it may appear different depending on the version you're using and the size of your screen. 

2. Replace the WordArt placeholder text with your own text.

3. Select your WordArt text.
   

4. On the Shape Format tab, select  Text Effects, choose   Transform and pick the look you want.

Advanced techniques

Wrap around a circle 

1. On the Shape Format tab, select  Text Effects, choose   Transform.
2. Select Circle under Follow Path, and drag any of the sizing handles until your WordArt is the size and shape you want.

Wrap around straight edges To wrap text around a shape that has straight edges, such as a rectangle, insert WordArt objects for each edge. In this example, WordArt is inserted four times, one for each side of the shape.

Group moves and copy To move or copy multiple WordArt objects as a single shape, see Group or ungroup shapes, pictures, or other objects .

Precise angle control You can control the angle of your WordArt text in relation to your shape with precision by using the Rotate tool.

If you need very precise control or are creating a complex combination of shapes and text, you'll want to use a third-party drawing or graphics program to create the text around your shape and then copy and paste it into your Office document.

See Also

Add shapes

Insert WordArt

Create curved or circular WordArt

1. On the Insert tab, select  WordArt.
2. Pick the WordArt style you want.
3. Select the placeholder text and type your text over it.
4. Select the WordArt.
   
5. On the Shape Format tab, select  Text Effects, choose   Transform and pick the look you want.

Advanced techniques

Wrap around a circle

1. On the Shape Format tab, select  Text Effects, choose   Transform.
2. Select Circle under Follow Path, and drag any of the sizing handles until your WordArt is the size and shape you want.

Wrap around straight edges

• insert WordArt objects for each edge. In this example, WordArt is inserted four times, one for each side of the shape.

Group moves and copy To move or copy multiple WordArt objects as a single shape, see Group or ungroup shapes, pictures, or other objects .

Precise angle control You can control the angle of your WordArt text in relation to your shape with precision by using the Rotate tool.

If you need very precise control or are creating a complex combination of shapes and text, you'll want to use a third-party drawing or graphics program to create the text around your shape and then copy and paste it into your Office document.

In Word for the web you can see WordArt that's already in your document, but to add more WordArt you need to open or edit the doc in the desktop version of Word.

You can use the Font features on the Home tab to change the font color and size, and apply bolding, italics, or underlines to your text.