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WordArt, Illustrations & Mathematical Symbols

Microsoft Word – Practical Notes, Examples and Exercises

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1. Insert WordArt

WordArt is a special text feature in Microsoft Word that allows you to create decorative and attractive text. It can be used for headings, titles, posters, invitations and certificates.

ANNUAL DAY CELEBRATION

How to Insert WordArt

  1. Open Microsoft Word.
  2. Click the Insert tab.
  3. Go to the Text group.
  4. Click WordArt.
  5. Select a WordArt style.
  6. Type the required text.
Example: Create WordArt with the text “WELCOME TO OUR ANNUAL DAY”.

2. Format Contextual Tab

When a WordArt object is selected, a special contextual tab called Shape Format or Format appears, depending on the version of Microsoft Word.

This tab provides tools for changing the appearance, size, position and effects of WordArt.

Feature Purpose
Text Fill Changes the inside colour of the text.
Text Outline Changes the border/outline of the text.
Text Effects Adds shadow, reflection, glow, bevel and 3-D effects.
Arrange Controls alignment, wrapping and position.
Size Changes the height and width of the WordArt object.

3. Editing WordArt Text

WordArt text can be changed at any time. You can edit the words, font, font size, alignment and other formatting properties.

  1. Select the WordArt object.
  2. Click inside the text.
  3. Select the existing text.
  4. Type the new text.
  5. Apply the required formatting.
Example: Change “WELCOME” to “WELCOME STUDENTS”.

4. Change WordArt Style

WordArt styles are ready-made combinations of colours, outlines and effects. They help create attractive text quickly.

  1. Select the WordArt.
  2. Open the Format / Shape Format tab.
  3. Locate the WordArt Styles group.
  4. Choose a suitable style.

5. Change Fill Colour and Border Style

Text Fill

Text Fill changes the colour inside the WordArt letters.

  1. Select the WordArt.
  2. Open the Format tab.
  3. Click Text Fill.
  4. Select the desired colour.

Text Outline

Text Outline changes the colour and appearance of the border around the letters.

  1. Click Text Outline.
  2. Select an outline colour.
  3. Use Weight to change thickness.
  4. Use Dashes to select a border style.

6. 3-D Effects

3-D effects make WordArt appear more attractive and give the text a three-dimensional appearance.

Common effects include:

  • Shadow
  • Reflection
  • Glow
  • Bevel
  • 3-D Rotation
Tip: Use 3-D effects carefully. Too many effects can make text difficult to read.

7. Align WordArt

Alignment determines the position of the WordArt on the page.

Common alignment options are:

  • Align Left
  • Align Center
  • Align Right
  • Align Top
  • Align Middle
  • Align Bottom
  1. Select the WordArt object.
  2. Go to the Format tab.
  3. Open the Arrange group.
  4. Select Align.
  5. Choose the required alignment option.

8. Practical Exercises

Exercise – 4

  1. Open Microsoft Word and create a new document.
  2. Insert WordArt with the heading STUDENT MARKS MEMO.
  3. Apply a suitable WordArt style.
  4. Change the text fill colour.
  5. Apply a different text outline.
  6. Add a suitable shadow or 3-D effect.
  7. Center-align the WordArt on the page.
  8. Insert a table containing student names and marks.

Annual Day Celebration

  1. Create a new Word document.
  2. Insert WordArt with the title ANNUAL DAY CELEBRATION.
  3. Apply an attractive WordArt style.
  4. Insert suitable pictures or Clip Art.
  5. Insert shapes such as stars, banners and arrows.
  6. Arrange the objects neatly on the page.
  7. Add a short message about the Annual Day.

9. Insert Pictures, Clip Art, Shapes and Charts

Microsoft Word provides illustration tools for adding visual elements to a document.

These options are available through:

Insert Tab → Illustrations Group
Option Use Example
Pictures Insert photographs or image files. School building photo
Shapes Insert lines, arrows, rectangles, circles and other shapes. Flowchart
Charts Represent numerical data graphically. Student marks chart
Icons / Illustrations Add visual symbols or illustrations when available in the Word version. Education icon

Example: Student Marks Chart

Suppose the marks of four students are:

Student Marks
Ravi 85
Sita 92
Arun 78
Meena 88

A column chart can be inserted to compare the marks visually.

10. Insert Mathematical Symbols and Equations

Microsoft Word provides tools for inserting mathematical symbols and equations.

Insert Tab → Symbols Group

Inserting an Equation

  1. Place the cursor where the equation is required.
  2. Click the Insert tab.
  3. Go to the Symbols group.
  4. Click Equation.
  5. Select an existing equation or create your own.

Examples of Mathematical Expressions

x² + y² = z²
a² + b² = c²
√(x + y) = z
∑x / n

11. Symbol Fonts in Windows

Windows provides fonts that contain special symbols and mathematical characters. One commonly known symbol font is Symbol.

These fonts can be used when special characters are required in documents.

Examples of Symbols

α β γ Δ Ω π ∞ ± ≤ ≥ ≠
Note: Modern versions of Microsoft Word also provide Unicode characters and dedicated Equation tools, which are generally easier to use for mathematical expressions.

12. Quick Reference

Task Word Menu / Tab
Insert WordArt Insert → Text → WordArt
Format WordArt Format / Shape Format → WordArt Styles
Insert Picture Insert → Illustrations → Pictures
Insert Shapes Insert → Illustrations → Shapes
Insert Chart Insert → Illustrations → Chart
Insert Equation Insert → Symbols → Equation
Insert Symbol Insert → Symbols → Symbol

13. Practice Questions

A. Fill in the Blanks

1. WordArt is used to create __________ text in a document.
2. WordArt formatting options appear on the __________ tab when WordArt is selected.
3. Pictures, Shapes and Charts are available in the __________ group of the Insert tab.
4. Mathematical equations can be inserted using the __________ group.
5. __________ is an example of a symbol font in Windows.

B. Short Answer Questions

1. What is WordArt? Give two uses of WordArt.
2. How do you change the fill colour of WordArt?
3. What is the purpose of Text Outline?
4. Name any three effects that can be applied to WordArt.
5. What is the use of a chart in a Word document?
6. How can you insert a mathematical equation in Microsoft Word?

C. Practical Questions

1. Create a document titled STUDENT MARKS MEMO using WordArt. Apply a fill colour, outline, shadow and center alignment.
2. Create an ANNUAL DAY CELEBRATION page. Insert WordArt, a picture, two shapes and a chart.
3. Type the following mathematical expressions using the Equation tool:

a² + b² = c²
x = (-b ± √(b² – 4ac)) / 2a
A = πr²
4. Insert five mathematical symbols and five Greek letters into a Word document.

14. Quick Review

  • WordArt: Creates decorative text.
  • Format Tab: Provides formatting tools for selected WordArt.
  • Text Fill: Changes the inside colour of text.
  • Text Outline: Changes the border of text.
  • 3-D Effects: Add depth and visual effects.
  • Illustrations: Used for pictures, shapes and charts.
  • Symbols: Used for special characters and mathematical expressions.
  • Equation: Used to create properly formatted mathematical equations.
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Microsoft Word Practical Notes | WordArt • Illustrations • Equations • Symbols