How to Create a Drop Cap in a Word Document
Specify where you want to add a drop cap., Use the Drop Cap option., Select the type of Drop Cap., Select font., Select number of lines to drop., Finalize drop cap and apply it.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Specify where you want to add a drop cap.
Place the insertion point at the beginning of the paragraph where you want to add a drop cap. -
Step 2: Use the Drop Cap option.
On the Format menu, click Drop Cap.
The Drop Cap dialog box appears. , Select the Dropped or In margin drop cap style. , When you select a drop cap style, the Font drop-down box appears enabled.
Select a desired font style for the drop cap. , From the Lines to drop drop-down box, select the number of lines to be dropped. , Click OK to apply the drop cap with the desired font and style. -
Step 3: Select the type of Drop Cap.
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Step 4: Select font.
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Step 5: Select number of lines to drop.
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Step 6: Finalize drop cap and apply it.
Detailed Guide
Place the insertion point at the beginning of the paragraph where you want to add a drop cap.
On the Format menu, click Drop Cap.
The Drop Cap dialog box appears. , Select the Dropped or In margin drop cap style. , When you select a drop cap style, the Font drop-down box appears enabled.
Select a desired font style for the drop cap. , From the Lines to drop drop-down box, select the number of lines to be dropped. , Click OK to apply the drop cap with the desired font and style.
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