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How to Mirror an Image in Microsoft Word
Learn to flip words and rotate text in Word
By Scott Orgera Scott Orgera Writer Scott Orgera is a former Lifewire writer covering tech since 2007. He has 25+ years' experience as a programmer and QA leader, and holds several Microsoft certifications including MCSE, MCP+I, and MOUS. He is also A+ certified. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on December 14, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email MS Office Word Excel Powerpoint Outlook What to Know
Mac: Open a Word document. Go to Insert > Text Box > Draw Text Box. Type and format the text or insert a shape or image.Windows: Go to Insert > Text Box > Draw Text Box. Drag one corner of the text box to resize it. Add text, an image, or a shape.Mac and Windows: Right-click the box and select Format Shape > Shape Options > Effects > 3-D Rotation. Set the X Rotation to 180. This article explains how to mirror an image in Microsoft Word on a Mac or Windows computer. This information applies to Word for Microsoft 365, Word 2019, Word 2016, Word 2013, and Word for Mac. How to Flip an Image in Word for macOS
Creating a flipped or mirror image in Microsoft Word is useful primarily when you are transferring text and imagery to fabrics with iron-on transfer paper. Follow these steps to print a mirror image in Word for macOS. Open a Word document. Go to the Insert tab. Select Text Box. Select either Draw Text Box or Draw Vertical Text Box, depending on your specific needs. To mirror images, text, or WordArt, these contents should first be placed within a Text Box. Type and format your text, if applicable, within the newly-created text box. You can also insert shapes, WordArt, or images at this point using the same methods you would use without a text box. Once your text box contents are ready, right-click the box so that its context menu appears. If you use a macOS without a two-button mouse, click with two fingers on the trackpad. Or, follow our instructions for how to right-click on a Mac. Select Format Shape. The Format Shape pane displays to the right of the document contents. Select Shape Options. Select the Effects icon, which is the middle option. Select 3-D Rotation so that its corresponding options become visible. Set the X Rotation to 180. You should now see a mirror image of the contents within the text box. The text box has a shaded background, which may not be what you want. To remove this shading, go to the Shape Options tab and select the Fill & Line icon, represented by a tipped-over paint can. Select Fill so that its accompanying options become visible, then select No fill. How to Flip an Image in Word for Windows
Follow these instructions to flip an image in Microsoft Word for Windows. Open a Word document. Select Insert > Text Box. When the pop-out window appears, select Draw Text Box. To mirror images, text, or WordArt, these contents should first be placed within a Text Box. Select and drag to create a text box within the body of the document. It can be resized later if needed. Type and format your text, if applicable, within the newly-created text box. You can also insert shapes, WordArt, or images at this point using the same methods you would use without a text box. Once your text box contents are ready, right-click the box so that its context menu appears, then select Format Shape. The Format Shape pane displays to the right of the document contents. Select Shape Options. Select Effects, which is the middle option and resembles a pentagon. Select 3-D Rotation so that its corresponding options become visible. Set the X Rotation to 180. You should now see a mirror image of the contents within the text box. The text box has a shaded background, which may not be something that you want. To remove this shading, go to the Shape Options tab, select the Fill & Line icon, represented by a tipped-over paint can, then select Fill > No fill. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Use Text Boxes in Microsoft Word How to Hyperlink in Word Documents How to Make a Brochure in Microsoft Word How to Make a Timeline on Google Slides How to Rotate an Image in Google Docs How to Find and Use Excel's Free Flowchart Templates Microsoft Publisher Tutorial for Beginners How to Make an Image Transparent in Google Slides How to Use Microsoft Word What Is a Mirror Image Backup? How to Make a PowerPoint Presentation How to Wrap Text in Google Slides How to Insert a PDF Into Word How to Mirror or Flip an Image on the iPhone How to Insert a Document in Word How to Add a Border in Google Docs Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies