Word: Write in mirror font - this is how it is possible

If you want to write parts of your documents, flyers or posters created with Word in mirror font, this is possible with a few clicks. The procedure here differs, depending on which Word version you use on your computer. Here we explain step by step how mirror writing works.

Word: Writing in mirror writing is possible with these settings

The procedure to write in mirror writing in Word depends on which version of the program you are using. If you are using Microsoft Word 2013 or older, first select the text you want to convert.

1. Then navigate to the "Insert" tab in the menu bar and click "WordArt" there.
2. Select one from the existing templates and set both font and font size.
3. Now highlight the WordArt text and click "More 3D settings" under "Format" > "Shape effects" > "3D rotation".
4. Enter the value "180 degrees" in the field "X rotation" so that the text is displayed in mirror writing.

How to write in mirror writing in newer Word versions

Have you installed a newer Word version on your PC, the mirroring of text is possible by inserting under "Insert" > "Text field" as first a text field in your document. Type the desired text into it and right-click the text field. Select "Format Shape" from the menu, click on "Effects" > "3D Rotation" and enter under "X Rotation" that the text should be displayed rotated by 180 degrees.