How to Insert Word Art in Google Docs

Last Updated : 12 May, 2026

Word Art in Google Docs lets you create stylized text to make your document more visually appealing. You can add it through the Drawing tool, customize it, and easily edit or delete it anytime.

Steps to Insert Word Art in Google Docs on Desktop

Step 1: Open a Document

Open your Google Docs and select a blank document or an existing one.

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Open Google Docs >> Select a Document

Step 2: Go to the Insert Tab

Go to the Insert tab present on the top menu.

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Go to Insert tab

Step 3: Click on Drawing and Select New

From the drop-down menu select drawing and add a New Drawing by selecting the New option.

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Select Drawing >> Click New '+'

Step 4: Click the Actions Tab and Select Word Art

Now from a new window of Drawing, click on the Actions button and select "Word Art" from the drop-down menu.

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Click the "Actions" tab >> Select Word Art

Step 5: Type your Text and Press Enter

After clicking on the "Word Art", type your Text in the text box and Press Enter to show.

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Type your Text >> Press Enter

Step 6: Customize your Text, Click Save and Close button

Now you can customize the font, size, and color of the text entered by the tools present at the top menu. After formatting the text click the "Save and Close" button located in the top right corner of the window.

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Customise your Text >> Click the Save and Close button

Step 7: Preview the Created Word Art

Now your Word Art is created and you can use it anywhere you want in your document.

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Word Art created

Deleting Word Art From your Document

  • In case you want to delete the inserted word art from your document you can also do so easily. You just have to select your word art and press the delete key from your keyboard and your word art will be deleted.
  • Another way to delete your word art is by selecting it and then right-click on it. A drop-down menu will pop and you will have an option to delete there. Click on that and your word art will be deleted from your document.
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