OpenOffice Draw: Write in a circle

In this practical tip, we explain how to write in circles in OpenOffice Draw. This effect can hardly be found in the countless menus of OpenOffice Draw. We show you how it works.

Write in circles in OpenOffice Draw

First write the desired text in OpenOffice Draw.

1. To do this, click on the "T" symbol in the bottom bar and then in the text document.
2. Now write your text. Also pay attention to your desired font and font size in the top menu bar.
3. Then click in the lower character bar on the down arrow to the right of the icon with the right arrow. (see image)
4. Here you select the effect "Set on circle (perspective).
5. Confirm with "Yes" that the object should be converted into a curve.
6. Then move the mouse over the object until your mouse symbol changes into a curve. Then click on the object and hold down the left mouse button. Drag the text into a circle.

In the next practical tip, read how to connect lines in OpenOffice Draw.