How to flip text in Word

When preparing documents, sometimes it becomes necessary to change not only the size and appearance of the text, but also its direction. This can be done in different ways, depending on the situation. Here are the easiest and most convenient options.

1. How to flip text in Word by changing orientation

If the text on the page needs to be positioned vertically after printing, such as in an ad, then it is easiest to change the orientation of the document. By the way, this can be done both for all and for individual pages.

Go to the "Layout" tab and click on the "Orientation" menu.

Select the Landscape option and the text will run along the long side of the paper.

2. How to flip text in Word in a table

In order not to shorten words and not go to other tricks when there is not enough space in the table, you can simply arrange the text vertically.

Select the cells where you want to flip the text, right-click and select "Text Direction" from the menu.

Specify which way to rotate the text and click OK. The table will become much more compact.

3. How to flip text in Word through captions

In cases where you need to flip a single line of text, say, the heading in an ad, it is convenient to use the "Shapes" function. To do this, add the appropriate phrase to the caption.

Open the Insert tab, choose Shapes → Text Box.

Type or paste the text you want, and then grab the circular arrow and rotate the caption. This can be done at any desired angle.

4. How to flip text in Word by rotating shapes

Another option to flip text is to use shape effects. In this way, it is easy to rotate the phrase at a given angle, as well as apply various effects such as reflection and others.

Create an inscription as described in the previous paragraph (“Insert” → “Shapes” → “Inscription”).

Switch to the “Shape Format” tab that appears, and then go to “Effects” → “3D Rotation” → “3D Rotation Options…”

Expand the item "Rotation of a three-dimensional figure" and specify any value in degrees. For example, 180° in the Z axis to make the text upside down.

Additionally, here you can set the effects of glow or reflection in the corresponding items.