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Change the look of your text or WordArt by changing its fill or outline, or by adding an effect, such as a shadow, reflection, or glow.

  1. Select your text or WordArt.

  2. On the Home tab, select  Text effects with down arrow button Text Effects.

    Text effect gallery and ribbon

  3. Choose the effect you want.

    For more choices, point to Outline, Shadow, Reflection, or Glow, and then select the effect to use.

To remove the effect, select the text again, and then go to the Home tab and choose  Clear all formatting button Clear Formatting.

Clear all formatting button selected in font group

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