PPT97: Creating Special WordArtText Effects With Pictures (164736)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft PowerPoint 97 for Windows
This article was previously published under Q164736

SUMMARY

This article describes how to make an attractive text effect by filling a WordArt text effect with a picture.

MORE INFORMATION

For best results, use a font that has a large surface area, such as Impact or Helvetica Black and use a picture that has simple details, such as a picture of clouds, a sunset, or fireworks.

Follow these steps to create an attractive text effect:
  1. On the Insert menu, point to picture, and then click WordArt.
  2. In the WordArt Gallery, select a WordArt style, and then click OK.
  3. In the Edit WordArt Text dialog box, select a font and type the text you want. Click OK.
  4. Click the Format WordArt button on the WordArt toolbar, and then click the Colors And Lines tab.
  5. Under Fill, in the Color list, click Fill Effects.
  6. Click the Picture tab.
  7. Click Select Picture.
  8. Select the picture you want. Click OK.
  9. Click OK two times.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/9/2000
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