How do I center text both vertically and horizontally in Word

[bcgrt]

The long way would be to justify centre then go to
file/pagesetup/layout/page;vertical alignment and select center.
Is there a shorter way to do it?

 

[Jay Freedman]

Here's a suggestion, which may or may not suit your needs:

- Insert a text box.
- Go to Format > Format Text Box.
- Click the Layout tab, and choose Square wrapping.
- Click the Advanced button.
- Set both the horizontal and vertical alignment to "centered relative to
page".
- On the Colors and Lines tab, set to No Line and No Fill (or anything else
you like). Click OK.
- Format the paragraph inside the text box as Centered.
- With the text box selected, press Alt+F3 and assign a name for the
AutoText entry.
- Delete the text box if you don't want to use it right away.
- Whenever you want text centered on the page, type the name of the AutoText
entry and press F3, then type text into the box.

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Regards,
Jay Freedman
Microsoft Word MVP
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[CyberTaz]

A couple of thoughts:

If you need to do this repeatedly - 1) set up a template or 2) create a
macro & assign a kybd shortcut or toolbar button.

Otherwise, dbl+Click either margin end of the ruler to get into Page Setup
more quickly after you click the center alignment button.

HTH |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac