The DROP CAP method is a function that allows us to make the first Alphabet of a paragraph transcends 3 lines and still maintains its meaning. The drop cap is mostly used in Publications such as books, magazines, newspapers etc.

There are two types of Drop cap; we have the Dropped and In Margin

Dropped

The Dropped drop cap is used to drop the first letter and shifts the lines away from the paragraph

In Margin

The In margin does the exact same thing but in this case follows the Margin.

Now let’s get to how to use the drop cap, we’ll be doing both types of the drop cap.

Follow the below steps to use the Dropped method

  • Highlight the first letter of the sentence or paragraph, go to insert and click on the drop cap, then choose Dropped
using the Dropped Drop cap

You will notice that your T has now transcended 3 lines and shifted the 3 lines inside from the Default margin.

Follow the below steps to use the In Margin method

  • Highlight the first letter of another paragraph, go to insert and click on the drop cap and select the In margin
using the In Margin

If you look carefully you will notice the slight difference in the Dropped method and the In margin method.

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