How to Use a Drop Cap in Microsoft Word

A drop cap is an especially large letter, usually at the beginning of a paragraph. The letter drops from the top of its own line down several lines below. Drop caps are usually used for just the first letter in a book, chapter or article. You can insert a drop cap in a Microsoft Word 97 or 2000 (for PC) or 98 (for Macintosh) document to add style and pizzazz to your page.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Microsoft Word

1. Select the letter you want to convert to a drop cap.

2. Go to the Format menu and select Drop Cap.

3. Select one of the three positions in the Drop Cap window.

4. Select a Font from the scroll-down menu.

5. Enter the number of lines you want the drop cap to drop down.

6. Select the distance between the drop cap and the rest of the text in inches.

7. Click OK.