Word+Art

**Morgue File** Word Art Instructions Generate an idea: 1. Think of a word you want to illustrate. 2. Brainstorm ideas of images to use in your word art.
 * Pics 4 Learning **
 * Kids Click **
 * Classroom Clipart **

Download the Image: 1. Open the Technology Club webpage and go to the Word Art page. 2. Click on one of the clipart websites and search for a graphic. 3. Position your cursor directly and right click one time. 4. A menu will pop up. Choose “Download image to disk”, “Save picture as”, “Save image as”, or something similar. 5. Take note where the image is being saved so you can find it later.

Create the word art shape: 1. Create a new blank PowerPoint slide. 2. Click the Insert tab. 3. Click on Word Art. 4. Choose the letter style you want. 5. Enter your text. 6. Click and drag the center of the word art to move it. Click and drag a corner handle point to resize it. Click and drag the yellow diamond to reconfigure the shape.

Insert the Image: 1. Click to select the word art shape. 2. In the drawing toolbar, click the triangle beside the paint bucket and choose Fill Effects. 3. Click the “Picture” tab at the top of the window. 4. Click the “Select Picture” button. 5. Find and select the image you downloaded earlier.