(A-Z) Change Text Direction (Rotate, Flip Or Mirror) In Word

Changing text directions means rotating or flipping text in all directions. If you want to change the text in any direction, It does not need to have any meaningful purpose. You can change it anytime, in any direction.

Flipping Text: Turning the current text face horizontally or vertically is called flipping text.

Rotate Text: Moving text left or right in a circle around an axis is called text rotation.

But is it possible to change the direction of text in a word?

Yes! it is possible. But we know that the text is usually not 90% twisted. But can we rotate or flip the text in a Word document? We know how to rotate or flip a shape or a picture, but not the text in MS Word. Rotating the text in MS Word is not an easy task, but it can be done with a little effort. Let’s see how.

In this post, you can learn 3 methods to change text directions such as rotate, or flip. These are explained underneath.

Method-1: How to Change Text Direction

In this method, you will learn how to change text direction in Word without a text box.

Convert Text to Enhanced Metafile to Rotate or Flip

Before changing the text direction, you must do the following:

Click the drop-down arrow next to “Paste” and then select “Paste Special”

Then press “Ctrl + X” or click “Cut” on the “Home” tab in the “Clipboard group“

Click the drop-down arrow of the “Paste” and then select “Paste Special”

Selecting, cutting and launching paste special dialogue box

On the “Paste Special” dialogue box, select “Picture (enhanced metafile)

Then click “OK”.

Now make sure the meta text is in the selection or select it (for Picture Tools, “Picture Format” tab)

On the Picture Tools “Picture Format” tab, in the “Size” group, click “Crop“

Now reduce the rectangle size around the meta text and convert it to text size. Then press Enter

To move text freely in the document, make sure the text selection is selected, then select any position in the “Arrange” group on the “Picture Format” tab

Select any position to move metafile freely

Now you can rotate or flip the text in any direction you want using the direction symbol above the meta text.

These can also be rotated or flipped through other options by using the mouse. Let’s see below how to do these too.

A. How to Rotate Text:

We already know what it means to twist text. But do not know how to do it, so let’s do it now.

After converting text to enhanced metafile, go to the “Picture Format” and click “Rotate“, and then select one of the rotation options.

B. How to Flip Text:

After converting text to enhanced metafile, go to the “Picture Format” and click “Rotate“, and then select one of the Flipping options.

(B) 1. Flip Text Upside Down in Microsoft Word

To flip text upside down in Microsoft Word after converting text to enhanced metafile, go to the “Picture Format” and click “Rotate“, and then select the “Flip Vertical” option.

(B) 2. how to mirror text in word 2021 and 2022

To show the text as mirror text after converting text to enhanced metafile, do the following:

Duplicate the meta-formatted text and move one text right to another.

Go to the “Picture Format” and click on “Rotate“, and then select “Flip Horizontal“.

Now your text is changed to mirror text.

How to Stretch Text:

After converting text to enhanced metafile, do the following:

Make sure your meta text selection

Hover over the mouse pointer on any circular point (circles points locate on the text selection lines around the text) around the text

Click and hold down the left mouse button and move up or down, left or right, or move horizontally or vertically to stretch the text.

Method 2: How to Rotate, or Flip (Mirror) Text in Word

On the “Insert” tab, in the “Illustrations” group, click “Shape“

Then select “Text Box” under “Basic Shapes“

Type the text in it

Now you can change the text direction in the way you want. Or follow directions given in steps A to (B) 2.

Method-3: How to Flip, (Mirror) or Rotate Text in Word

On the “Insert” tab, in the “Text” group, click “Text Box“

Then select one of the shape formats you want to insert

Type the text in it

Now you can change the text direction in the way you want. Or follow directions given in steps A to (B) 2.

You can also do the following:

1. change text direction in google docs, excel, word table, PowerPoint for both Win and Mac.

FAQ:

What is flipping text in MS Word?

Turning the current text face horizontally or vertically is called flipping text.

What is Rotating Text in Microsoft Word?

Moving a text left or right in a circle around an axis is called text rotation.

Does changing text direction affect formatting?

Changing text direction might affect formatting, so review your document after making changes.

Can I reverse the changes easily?

Yes, you can revert text direction changes by using the “Text Direction” settings again.

How does rotated text affect line spacing?

Rotated text might affect line spacing, requiring adjustments for readability.

Can I rotate multiple lines of text together?

Yes, you can select and apply text direction changes to multiple lines simultaneously.

Can I apply different text directions in a single document?

Yes, you can apply different text directions to various sections or elements in a document.

Category: Microsoft Word

(A-Z) Change Text Direction (Rotate, Flip or Mirror) in Word

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