A common question I often receive about Word is how to change the orientation of text. First, you can only change the orientation of text that is within an AutoShape, text box or table cell. Secondly, text can be rotated ninety degrees in either direction from its normal position.

With these points in mind, you can change the orientation of text in Word 2002 using the steps described below:

1. Select the AutoShape, text box, or table cell containing the text for which you want to change the orientation.

2. Click the Format menu and then click Text Direction.