WD2000: WordArt Formatted As Vertical Text Is Distorted in Earlier Versions of Word (220371)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 2000
This article was previously published under Q220371

SYMPTOMS

When you open a Word 2000 document in an earlier version of Word supporting WordArt, and the document contains WordArt formatted as In line with text, and the WordArt text has been set as vertical using WordArt Vertical Text, the WordArt appears distorted.

CAUSE

Versions of Word earlier than Word 2000 cannot display WordArt formatted as In line with text using WordArt Vertical Text.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem allowing you to view WordArt as vertical text in earlier versions of Word, you must format the WordArt as "float over text" in Word 2000. You can then open the document in earlier versions of Word supporting WordArt to view the correct image.

To format a WordArt image as "float over text", do the following:
  1. In Word 2000, click to select the WordArt image.
  2. On the Format menu, click WordArt.
  3. On the Layout tab, click to select the appropriate Wrapping style, other than In line with text.
  4. Click OK.
To format a WordArt image using vertical text:
  1. In Word 2000, click to select the WordArt image.
  2. On the WordArt toolbar, click WordArt Vertical Text.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about using WordArt, click Microsoft Word Help on the Help menu, type WordArt in the Office Assistant or the Answer Wizard, and then click Search to view the topics returned.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/6/2000
Keywords:kbbug KB220371
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