Cause: The document was opened in an earlier version of Word.
 | Solution: Apply the shadow to the text within the text box, not to the text box itself. |
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Select the text in the text box.
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On the Format menu, click Font.
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Click Text Effects, click Text Shadow, and then select the Shadow check box.
 | Solution: Apply the shadow to the text within the text box, not to the text box itself. [Compatibility Mode] |
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Select the text in the text box.
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On the Format menu, click Font, and then click the Font tab.
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Under Effects, select the Shadow check box.
 | Solution: Remove the shadow from the text box. |
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Click the text box to select it.
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Click the Format tab, and then under Shape Styles, click Effects, point to Shadow, and then click No Shadow.

 | Solution: Remove the shadow from the text box. [Compatibility Mode] |
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Click the text box to select it.
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Click the Format tab, and then under Shadow Effects, click Shadow.
