Create a large dropped initial capital letter

The dropped cap, a large dropped initial capital letter, can be used to begin a document or a chapter, or to add interest to a newsletter or invitation.

 Dropped cap

 In-margin dropped cap

1. Click in the paragraph that you want to begin with a drop cap.

The paragraph must contain text.

2. On the Insert tab, in the Text group, click Drop Cap.

3. Click Dropped or In margin.