Adding Callouts to Objects
Word
2013
A callout is a type of text box that also includes a line for pointing to any location on the document. A
callout is helpful when you need to identify and to explain parts of a picture.
To insert a callout, follow these steps:
1. On the Insert tab, in the Illustrations group, click Shapes:
2. In the list of Shapes select the style of callout that you want to use.
3. Move the crosshair to where you want the callout to point.
4. Click and hold the mouse button, and then drag to where you want to place the callout text.
5. Release the mouse button.
6. Type the callout text.
Once you've created a callout, you can format it in the same way you format a text box.
To create additional options for callouts, choose the Format Shape... from popup menu:
In the Format Shape pane, click the Text Options:
