Arrowįor example, if you want to insert a right arrow ↓ in Word document, you just need to hold key and enter 8594 on numeric keypad.
Here I collect a list of arrow code (all in Unicode 11), you can find the arrow you want and use its corresponding code. Then release the key and the arrow will show in your document.ģ. Word displays the Tables and Borders toolbar and switches you to Print Layout view (if you are not using Print Layout view already). It is easy to do by following these steps: Click on the Tables and Borders icon on the toolbar. Press and hold key while tapping corresponding numeric code. As an alternative to using the convenient Insert Table command, you can use Word's draw-a-table feature. First you should make sure that your numeric keypad is enabled, otherwise, tap to turn on it.Ģ. Insert Arrow by CodeĪlternatively, you can also insert different arrows in Word only by keyboard.ġ. Select the one you want and hit Insert button to add it to your document. Change the Font into Wingdings in the popping out Symbol window, scroll down till the end and you’ll find many different arrow symbols here. Go to Insert tab, click Symbol button on the right of the ribbon and choose More Symbols… in the menu.Ģ. Open the Word document (or Excel file).Ģ. You can also change its color or effect in Format ( Drawing Tools) tab. Hold your mouse to draw a shape you selected, and drag its frame to adjust the size and direction of the arrow.Ĥ. There are many different types of arrows with different directions, you can choose any one you like.ģ. Switch to Insert tab, click Shape button to expand the drop-down menu.Ģ. The method 1 and method 2 can also be applied in Microsoft Excel. Since they can’t be typed directly like numbers and characters, here I’d like to introduce 3 common used ways to insert arrows in Word. When editing documents in Word, sometimes we can insert some graphic symbols to make the content more intuitive and lively, like arrows with different shapes and directions. Then you can use it like you would use any other. įinally, you will want to follow steps five and six above to group the graphic and save it as a picture using PowerPoint. I can then go to my "Drawing Tools" toolbar to change the outline and fill colors of my shape.
I made my rectangle two boxes high and ran it the full width of the gridlines. I will go to the "Insert" tab, click on "Shape" and choose a rectangle to begin my pattern.
Let's say I want to make a plaid pattern. This way you'll have a guide to help you make sure your patterns are straight and evenly spaced. The first thing I do is, under the "View" tab at the top of the screen, check the "Gridlines" box. I actually make a lot of them in Photoshop Elements, but the same thing can easily be accomplished in Word as well. Have you ever searched and searched for a background graphic to use only to become frustrated that nothing is "just right"? I have definitely been there, so I started creating my own simple backgrounds.
It is! Today I'm going to show you a couple examples of how to create your own graphics and let you in on my little graphic-making secret. After my posts about creating monograms, labels, and banners in Word, I have received quite a few questions asking if it was possible to make other graphics as well.