The Format WordArt dialog box will open with the Colors and Lines tab selected.

CNN: Align those graphics automatically in Word 97

Then click OK in the Format WordArt dialog box to finish the job.

CNN: Align those graphics automatically in Word 97

Drag the text to its final position in the document, then click the Format WordArt button on the WordArt toolbar.

CNN: Align those graphics automatically in Word 97

If you need to change these colors later, make sure you're in Page Layout view, right-click the text, and select Format WordArt from the menu.

CNN: Align those graphics automatically in Word 97

In the WordArt Gallery dialog box, choose a style for your text, then click OK. The plain style in the upper left corner works well for most headlines.

CNN: Align those graphics automatically in Word 97