IT & ComputersMedium2025-10-02
How to Write Vertically in Documents - Vertical Text Direction
A detailed guide on how to type text vertically in Hangul (HWP), Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint.
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Vertical writing is useful for creating traditional Chinese character displays or vertical banners. The method for setting it up varies by application.
Vertical Writing in Hangul (HWP)
1. Menu: Page > Page Setup (Ctrl+F7)
2. Under the "Page Direction" tab, check "Vertical Writing"
3. Click OK
4. Text will now be entered vertically
Partial vertical writing:
1. Drag to select the text you want to write vertically
2. Format > Text Direction
3. Select vertical direction
Vertical Writing in MS Word
Using a text box:
1. Insert > Text Box
2. Draw a text box
3. Select the text box > right-click
4. Choose "Text Direction"
5. Select a vertical direction option
※ Word does not directly support full-page vertical writing
Vertical Writing in PowerPoint
1. Insert > Text Box
2. Enter your text
3. Select the text box
4. Shape Format > Text Options > Text Box
5. Under "Text Direction", select vertical
Alternatively:
1. Select the text box
2. Hold the Shift key and drag the rotation handle
Online Tools
Google Docs:
1. Insert > Drawing > New
2. Create a text box
3. Tools > Rotate > Rotate 90°
Web vertical text generators:
- Visit "vertical-text-generator.com"
- Enter your text and convert to vertical
- Copy and use as needed
Additional Tips
- Vertical writing looks better for Chinese characters or classical phrases
- Use it as a design accent when creating banners or posters
- It is better suited for short phrases or titles rather than long sentences
- Be aware that vertical text may be harder to read on mobile devices
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