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Summary: Defining what Engrave Text is and how to use it in your Word document. (This tip works with Microsoft Word 97, Word 2000, Word 2002, and Word 2003.)
One of the ways in which you can format text in your document is to apply what Word calls "engraving." When you engrave text, it appears to be sunken into the page, with shadowing at the edges. Engraved text is the opposite of embossed text. This formatting attribute was introduced in Word 97, so it is not available in Word 6 or Word 95. To engrave text, follow these steps:
You can also play with different font colors and background colors to make the engraved text appear different.
Tip #1432 applies to Microsoft Word versions: 97 2000 2002 2003
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