MS Word | Drop Cap

What is a Drop Cap?00:00:00

A drop cap is a large initial letter that extends down several lines of text. It's commonly seen in books, where the first letter of a paragraph or chapter is significantly larger than the surrounding text.

How to Add a Drop Cap00:00:22

To add a drop cap, first, select the letter or word you want to convert. Then, go to the 'Insert' tab in Microsoft Word, find the 'Text' section, and click on the 'Add a drop cap' option. You can choose from 'Dropped' (default, spans three lines) or 'In margin' (moves the letter to the margin).

Customizing Drop Cap Options00:01:17

For more control, select 'Drop Cap Options'. Here, you can specify if it's 'Dropped' or 'In margin', change the font, decide how many lines the drop cap should span (e.g., two, four), and set the distance from the text.

Changing or Removing a Drop Cap00:01:52

To modify an existing drop cap, select it and go back to the 'Drop Cap' options. You can choose 'None' to remove it, or select 'Drop Cap Options' to adjust its appearance, such as moving it to the margin or changing the number of lines it drops. Remember to select the text before applying a drop cap.