# Making Text Bold, Italic, or Underlined

The format bar, Format menu, and the Fonts window make changing the appearance of text quick and easy. When text is selected, you can make text bold or italic or underlined.

Here are ways to make text bold, italic, or underlined:
- To use the format bar, select some text and then use the format bar controls to change text appearance.
- To use the Format menu, select some text and choose Format->Font->Bold, Italic or Underline.
- To use the Fonts window, click Fonts in the toolbar, and then use controls in the Fonts window to make text bold, italic, or underlined.