How can you change the orientation of text in a cell?

To change the orientation of text in a cell, the Orientation option under the Format Cells dialog is the appropriate method. This feature allows you to tilt the text to any angle, including vertical or at a custom degree, which is particularly useful for achieving specific visual effects in your Excel spreadsheets.

When you access the Format Cells dialog and navigate to the Alignment tab, you will find the Orientation section. Here, you can drag the indicator to set the desired angle of the text or type in a specific degree. This gives you precise control over how the text appears within the cell, enhancing the layout and design of your data presentation.

Wrap Text, while helpful for displaying text on multiple lines within a cell, does not change the angle or orientation of the text. Similarly, changing the font style affects only the appearance of the text (like boldness or typeface), and adjusting cell borders alters the cell's framing without impacting text orientation. Thus, using the Orientation option is the most effective way to manipulate how text is displayed within a cell.