MS Word: How to Create Vertical Text

In MS Word, you can add vertical text inside a text box, shape, callout, or table.

If you want to create vertical text in MS Word, follow these steps:

1. Right-click on the table cell that contains the text you want to change.
   
2. On the Format menu, click Text Direction.
3. Select the orientation you want.

MS Word: How to Create Vertical Text

You can change the orientation of text from horizontal to vertical in a few quick clicks.

This trick is useful if you want to have text run up the side of a page or along a column.

To do this, the text must be inside a text box, shape, callout, or table.

You can’t change the orientation if it’s on a regular paragraph.