The format bar, Format menu, and the Fonts window make changing the appearance of text quick and easy.

First select some text or a text box containing text you want to make bold or italic or underlined.

Here are ways to make selected text bold, italic, or underlined:

  • In the format bar, click the button to create the effect you want:

    • Click the B button for bold text.

    • Click the I button for italicized text.

    • Click the U button for underlined text.

  • Choose Format > Font > Bold, Italic, or Underline.

  • Click Fonts in the toolbar, and then select a typeface in the Fonts window to make text bold, italic, or underlined.

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