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I'm trying to increase the font size in a word with each letter that I type.
So, for example, using my name, Craig, I would like to make the 'r' bigger
than the 'c', the 'a' bigger than the 'r', and so on to the end of the word.
BUT, I also would like to de-align the font so that the letters are centered
in relation to one another, and not all resting on the same line. Thus, the
bottom of the 'r' would be below the bottom of the 'c', not on the same line
with it, which is what happens if you just change the font size. Can this
be done in Word, or do I have to go to Adobe Illustrator or something like
that?

Thanks for any responses!
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Hello Kodie

kodie wrote:
I'm trying to increase the font size in a word with each letter that I type.
So, for example, using my name, Craig, I would like to make the 'r' bigger
than the 'c', the 'a' bigger than the 'r', and so on to the end of the word.
BUT, I also would like to de-align the font so that the letters are centered
in relation to one another, and not all resting on the same line. Thus, the
bottom of the 'r' would be below the bottom of the 'c', not on the same line
with it, which is what happens if you just change the font size. Can this
be done in Word, or do I have to go to Adobe Illustrator or something like
that?


can be done, but manually.

Depends a bit on the definition of "bottom" (esp. with the "g" here).

If you use normal text, all is manual (the character size, as well as
the vertical offsetting). An approach with text boxes (one for each
character) might be an option (the alignment could be done, though that
works for the box, not for the actual character), but I doubt it's worth
the effort.

HTH
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I would suggest you use WordArt. The Fade Left shape will give the effect
you want.

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I'm trying to increase the font size in a word with each letter that I
type.
So, for example, using my name, Craig, I would like to make the 'r' bigger
than the 'c', the 'a' bigger than the 'r', and so on to the end of the
word.
BUT, I also would like to de-align the font so that the letters are
centered
in relation to one another, and not all resting on the same line. Thus,
the
bottom of the 'r' would be below the bottom of the 'c', not on the same
line
with it, which is what happens if you just change the font size. Can
this
be done in Word, or do I have to go to Adobe Illustrator or something like
that?

Thanks for any responses!


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