WD2000: How to Apply Shading to Words Instead of Paragraphs

ID: Q212081


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Word 2000


SUMMARY

In Microsoft Word 2000, you can apply shading and borders to a single word or phrase. This article shows you how to do so.


MORE INFORMATION

To apply shading to a single word or phrase, follow these steps:

  1. Select the word or phrase that you want to shade.


  2. On the Format menu, click Borders and Shading.


  3. On the Shading tab, select the shading color, style, and pattern that you want.


  4. Under Apply to, select Text.


  5. Click OK.


To apply a border to a single word or phrase, follow these steps:
  1. Select the word or phrase that you want to shade.


  2. On the Format menu, click Borders and Shading.


  3. On the Borders tab, select the setting, color, style, and width that you want.


  4. Under Apply to, click to select Text.


  5. Click OK.


NOTE: In versions of Word earlier than Microsoft Word 97 for Windows, shading is not a paragraph nor a character format. You cannot apply shading to a word by clicking Borders and Shading on the Format menu without affecting the entire paragraph, nor can you create a character style to apply the shading.

Additional query words: shading words single shade text box

Keywords : kbdta wd2000
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbhowto


Last Reviewed: August 27, 1999
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