Lesson 18: Shapes and WordArt Show
/en/powerpoint2013/formatting-pictures/content/ IntroductionThere are many features and commands you can use in PowerPoint to create visually appealing slides. Two of these features are WordArt and shapes. WordArt allows you to create stylized text with effects such as textures, shadows, and outlines. You can also insert and modify a variety of shapes like rectangles, circles, lines, arrows, callouts, and stars. Optional: Download our practice presentation. About WordArtPowerPoint allows you to add effects to the text inside of a text box, which is known as WordArt. For the most part, the types of effects you can add are the same as the ones you can add to shapes and text boxes (shadow, bevel, etc.). However, with WordArt, you can also Transform the text to give it a wavy, slanted, or inflated look. To apply a WordArt style to text:A WordArt Style will automatically apply several effects to your text at once. You can then refine the look of your text by adding or modifying text effects.
To add or modify text effects:
In the WordArt Styles group, you can also use the Text Fill and Text Outline drop-down boxes to modify the fill and outline color. Changing the text fill colorWorking with shapes and text boxesPowerPoint's large shape collection allows you to organize and design the image you want. While you may not need shapes in every presentation you create, they can add visual appeal. To insert a shape:
If desired, you can enter text in a shape. When the shape appears in your document, you can simply begin typing. You can then use the formatting options on the Home tab to change the font, font size, or color of the text. Entering text in a shapeModifying a shape or text boxWhen you click a shape or text box, handles will appear that let you manipulate the shape. There are several types of handles:
In addition to resizing, customizing, and rotating shapes, you can align, order, and group them. To learn more, visit our lesson on Arranging Objects. Formatting shapes and text boxesPowerPoint allows you to modify shapes and text boxes in a variety of ways so you can tailor them to your projects. You can change shapes and text boxes into different shapes, format their style and color, and add shadow effects. To change to a different shape:
To change the shape style:Choosing a Shape Style allows you to apply preset colors and effects to quickly change the appearance of your shape or text box.
To change the shape fill color:
If you want to use a different type of fill, select Gradient or Texture from the drop-down menu. You can also select No Fill to make it transparent. To change the shape outline:
From the drop-down menu, you can change the outline color, weight (thickness), and whether or not it is a dashed line. A thicker outlineTo change shadow effects:Adding a shadow to a shape can make it appear as though it is floating above the page, and it can help to add contrast between the shape and the background.
To adjust the shadow color, size, and distance, select Shadow Options from the drop-down menu. The Format Shape pane will appear on the right side of the PowerPoint window, allowing you to customize the shadow. The Format Shape pane3D effectsThere are two types of effects you can apply to your shapes and text boxes to give them a 3D appearance: Bevel and 3-D Rotation. Bevel adds thickness and a rounded edge to shapes, but it doesn't work with every type of shape. 3-D Rotation gives the appearance that you are viewing the object from a different angle, and it can be applied to any shape. To add a bevel:
If you want, you can customize the bevel effect. Select 3-D Options from the drop-down menu. The Format Shape pane will appear on the right side of the PowerPoint window. From here, you can modify the width, height, and depth of a bevel. You can also change the shape's material to give it a metal, plastic, or translucent appearance, as well as choose the lighting type to change how the shape is illuminated. Customizing the bevelTo add 3-D Rotation:
If you want, you can customize 3-D Rotation. Select 3-D Rotation Options from the drop-down menu, and the Format Shape pane will appear on the right side of the PowerPoint window. From here, you can adjust the rotation values. Customizing the 3-D rotationChallenge!
/en/powerpoint2013/arranging-objects/content/ What is a designer quality graphic used to create a visual representation of information called?Infographics defined: According to the Oxford English Dictionary, an infographic (or information graphic) is “a visual representation of information or data”.
Which feature of Microsoft Word makes pictures look more like sketches or paintings?Apply artistic effects
Select Picture Format and select Artistic Effects.
What is a preformatted document that you can use as a starting point and then change to suit your needs?A template is a preformatted document that you can use to create new documents. Templates are commonly used in organisations as a basis for creating standard business documents, such as letters, memos and faxes.
What are pictures charts or drawing objects called?Graphics. Pictures, charts, or drawing objects. Live Layout. A feature that reflows text as an object is moved or resized so that you can view the placement of surrounding text. Spin Box.
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