How to rotate Word online [Complete guide]

Rotating text in Word is great to make the content dramatic and dynamic. You would normally do this to prove a point or so that the word or phrase stands out. This tutorial takes you through the steps involved in how to rotate Word online.

How to rotate Word online?

Documents created and shared on word online can be accessed and edited on Word for desktop. This section takes you through how to insert text in Word that can be rotated.

  • Start by downloading the Word online file you are working on or collaborating on. Word online files are available on the Office online website and also on one drive. All you need to do is put in your login credentials, find the file, and select download.
  • Open the file once the download is complete. It will open in the desktop application of Word by default.
  • As you know the desktop application has more formatting options as compared to Word online. You will now need to insert a text box.
How to rotate Word online
  • Start by clicking on the Insert tab in the top ribbon.
  • From among the options available click and select Text Box.
How to rotate Word online
  • When you click on Text Box, you will have a dropdown menu with pre-formatted options to choose from. You can choose from among them or insert a text box of your own.
  • If you need to add an unformatted textbox click on Draw Text Box
  • Now that you have a textbox you can insert text and format it.

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How to rotate text using a text box in Word Online?

Here is how to rotate text in Word.