Fit text in a shape

  1. Right-click the shape that contains the text that does not fit.
  2. On the shortcut menu, click Format AutoShape.
  3. In the  Format AutoShape dialog, click the Text Box tab.
  4. Under Text autofitting, select the option you want.

Note   You can also reduce the size of the margin between the text and the border of the shape.

How?

  1. Right-click the selection rectangle of the shape or text box you want to change.
  2. In the Format I tem dialog box, click the Text Box tab.
  3. Select the Resize shape to fit text check box.
  4. Under Margins, adjust the measurements to increase or decrease the distance between the text and the outer border of the text box or a shape.