- Inserting Shapes
- Formatting Shapes Using the Drawing Tools ? Format Tab
- Using the Format Shape Pane
- Working with SmartArt Graphics
Using the Format Shape Pane
You can use the Format Shape pane to apply numerous formatting changes all in one place. The Format Shape pane duplicates some of the functions available on the Drawing Tools – Format tab, but also has some special features of its own.
To open the Format Shape pane, right-click a shape and choose Format Shape from the menu that displays. Figure 5.9 shows the Format Shape pane.
FIGURE 5.9. The Format Shape pane enables you to make many changes in one place.
The specific buttons and fields available on the Format Shape pane vary by application, but in general you can apply
- A variety of fill and line options. You can also modify transparency, customize gradient presets, and change the scale and alignment of picture and texture fills.
- Special effects, including shadow, reflection, glow, soft edge, and 3-D effects.
- Text and picture effects (available only for shapes with picture or texture fills), including text box formatting and picture color correction and cropping.