How to Create a Drop Cap in a Microsoft Word 2007 Document

Drop caps are popular formatting features used in a variety of publications such as newsletters and short stories. Many people would recognize the example of a drop cap as the over-sized letter "O" in "Once upon a time" that frequents children's storybooks.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Microsoft Word 2007

1. 
    
   Select the "Insert" tab

   Click on the "Insert" tab in the toolbar.

2. 
    
   Drop Cap drop-down menu

   Select "Drop Cap." A menu of options will drop down for you to choose from that will determine how the text will line up with the drop cap.

3. 
    
   A newly added drop cap

   Resize the drop cap as desired by clicking and dragging on one of the corners of the text box containing the drop cap.

4. 
    
   Adjust margins with the ruler

   Click and drag within the ruler to adjust the margins as needed.