What is the correct way to insert a drop cap in Microsoft Word?

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11 Feb 2025
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To add a drop cap in Microsoft Word, first highlight the initial letter of your paragraph. Then, go to the Insert tab on the Ribbon and click on Drop Cap within the Text group. You can choose from options like 'Dropped', where the letter stays inside the paragraph, or 'In Margin', which places the letter outside the paragraph margin. For further customization, select 'Custom Drop Cap' or adjust font, size, and color through Drop Cap Options or the Home tab's Font settings. To remove a drop cap, select the text and choose Insert > Drop Cap > None. Drop caps enhance the visual appeal of documents by emphasizing the first letter of a section.

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