Making circle text in Word allows you to add a creative flair to your documents. Curving text into a circle shape catches the reader’s eye and makes text stand out on the page. The process is easy once you know how to do it. In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through the steps to make perfect circle text in Word.
Why Use Circle Text
Before jumping into the how-to, you might be wondering why you’d want to use circle text. Here are some great reasons to bend words into a circle:
- Make eye-catching titles or headlines – Circle text creates visual interest and helps guide the reader’s eye. It’s perfect for titles, headlines, and callout text.
- Highlight key points – Drawing attention to important words or phrases with circle text helps reinforce key ideas and improves recall.
- Add artistic elements – For documents with a creative flair, circle text adds a fun, artistic vibe. Use it for invitations, announcements, brochures, and more.
- Direct focus – Circle text literally draws the reader’s gaze, directing attention exactly where you want it.
Now that you know the benefits, let’s look at how to make this unique text effect in Word.
Insert WordArt for Circle Text
The easiest way to bend text into a circle is by using WordArt. Here are the steps:
- Click the Insert tab on the Word ribbon.
- Click WordArt in the Text group and select a WordArt style from the menu.
- Type your desired text into the WordArt text box that appears.
- Click the Text Effects button next to the WordArt and select Transform.
- Choose Follow Path from the menu.
- Select the Circle shape under Follow Path options.
That’s it! The text automatically curves into a circle. You can make adjustments to get it looking just right.
Formatting Your Circle Text
Once your text is curved into a circle, you’ll likely want to adjust formatting like size, color, and position. Here are some tips:
- To reposition the circle, click and drag it to the desired spot on the page.
- To resize, click and drag one of the sizing handles on the edge.
- For a wider circle, drag a side handle away from the center. For a taller circle, drag a top/bottom handle.
- Change font style and size by highlighting the text and adjusting font options on the Home tab.
- Modify color by clicking the Text Fill icon next to the WordArt and choosing a color.
- Add a border by clicking Text Outline and picking a color and weight.
Take time to play around with the settings to get your circle text looking just the way you envisioned!
Troubleshooting Issues
Sometimes circle text doesn’t turn out quite right on the first try. Here are solutions to common problems:
- If your text doesn’t completely circle, the WordArt box is probably too small. Click and drag the side handles away from the center to expand it.
- When text is warped unevenly, the circle may be too narrow. Try making it wider.
- If only 1 or 2 letters appear, the circle is too tiny. Enlarge it using the handles.
- With odd gaps between letters, tighten or loosen spacing with the Character Spacing option on the Home tab.
- If letters become too distorted, choose a wider circle or font that handles curving better.
Don’t be afraid to experiment until the circle text meets your standards!
Adding Multiple Lines
While you can put several words on one line into a circle shape, adding multiple lines of text requires an extra step. Here’s how:
- Create your circular WordArt as normal on the first line.
- Type your next line in a regular text box. Copy and paste it into the WordArt text box.
- With that line still selected, open Transform options again.
- Choose Follow Path and pick Circle to curve the new line.
Repeat for additional lines, pasting each one into the WordArt before curving it. This preserves your circle spacing.
Using Circle Text for Impact
As you can see, bending text into a circle in Word is simple yet impactful. With these tips, you can add this unique text effect to call attention to titles, emphasize key points, direct focus, and incorporate artistic flair.
The next time you want to make important text stand out, try circling it! And if you run into trouble, use the troubleshooting guidance to get your circle text looking its best. With some practice, you’ll be creating eye-catching circular words with ease.
