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The TEXT function lets you change the way a number appears by applying formatting to it with format codes. It's useful in situations where you want to display numbers in a more readable format, or you want to combine numbers with text or symbols.

Rotate a shape, text box, and image Select the shape, text box, or image. In the Arrange pane of the Format inspector, drag the Rotate wheel or enter a degree value in the adjacent field to specify the angle at which you want to rotate your selection.

Transposing rows and columns in Numbers Select the table. The transpose tool will not be clickable unless your table is selected by clicking on it. Click Table from your menu bar. Select Transpose Rows and Columns.

Control-click the object you want to use for vertical text. Choose Turn On Vertical Text. If the object already contains text, it becomes vertical and any additional text you add is vertical. If the object didn't already contain text, any text you add is vertical.

You can adjust text in a text box, shape, table cell, row, or column so that it's aligned to the left or right border, centered, or aligned on both left and right (justified). You can also change the vertical alignment, adjust line spacing, set the text margins, and change the number of columns in a shape or text box.

Add a text box Click. in the toolbar. ... Drag the text box to where you want it. ... Type to replace the placeholder text. ... To resize the text box, drag the selection handle on the left or right side of the box.

Tap a text box or shape. Choose Make Text Vertical. If the object already contains text, it becomes vertical and any additional text you add is vertical.