To see this, create a WordArt object with the text 'WordArt test' and turn on and off the kerning to see the difference. Kern Character Pairs: Kerning deals with pairs of characters that when next to each other appear to be farther apart than other pairs. Very Loose : Decreases the width of the text to maximize the space between the characters.

Loose : Decreases the width of the text to increase the space between the characters. Normal : This is the default selection and allows a normal amount of space between the characters with the text width at normal for the font. Tight : Increases the width of the text to minimize the space between characters in each word. Very Tight: Increases the width of the text to eliminate the space between characters in each word. Spacing enables you to adjust the space between characters in your WordArt by using one of the five pre-set formats and using or not using kerning pairs. To change the text in the WordArt object click on Edit Text and edit your text in the Edit WordArt Text box. The Text group gives you access to tools for changing the text content, spacing, height, switching between horizontal and vertical, and the text alignment within the WordArt object. The WordArt Tools tab enables you to format the WordArt’s text and effects, arrange the WordArt in relation to other objects on the page, and change the size of the WordArt object. Type your text in the Edit WordArtText box, select the font, font size, and apply bold or italics, and click OK. Select from either the Plain WordArt Styles or WordArt Transform Style galleries. In the Text group, select the WordArt pull-down menu. You can modify or add to the text in an existing WordArt object whenever you want. This WordArt becomes an object that you can move or position in your document to add decoration or emphasis. For example, you can stretch a title, skew text, make text fit a preset shape, or apply a gradient fill. You can use WordArt to add special text effects to your document. WordArt is a gallery of text styles that you can add to your publications to create decorative effects, such as shadowed or mirrored (reflected) text. This article will tell you how to insert and delete WordArt, and walk you through using the features of the WordArt Tools tab. When you insert or select WordArt a new WordArt Tools tab becomes available.

Word art on microsoft word online