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You can add shapes, such as boxes, circles, and arrows, to your documents, email messages, slide shows, and spreadsheets. To add a shape, click Insert, click Shapes, select a shape, and then click and drag to draw the shape.
After you add one or more shapes, you can add text, bullets, and numbering to them, and you can change their fill, outline, and other effects on the Format tab.
Tip: You can add individual shapes to a chart, or add shapes on top of a SmartArt graphic to customize the chart or the graphic. For more information about using charts or SmartArt graphics in your documents, see When should I use a SmartArt graphic and when should I use a chart?
Add a shape in Excel, Outlook, Word, or PowerPoint
- On the Insert tab, click Shapes.
- Click the shape you want, click anywhere in the workspace, and then drag to place the shape.To create a perfect square or circle (or constrain the dimensions of other shapes), press and hold Shift while you drag.
Add a shape in Project
To follow these steps, you need to open or create a report. To do that, on the Report tab, click Recent to open an existing report, or click More Reports to select a report from the list in the Reports dialog box or create a new report.
- In the open report, on the Design tab, click Shapes.
- Click the shape you want, click anywhere in the workspace, and then drag to place the shape.To create a perfect square or circle (or constrain the dimensions of other shapes), press and hold Shift while you drag.
Add text to a shape
Insert a shape, or click an existing shape, and then enter text.
- Right-click the shape and click Add Text or Edit Text, or just start typing.Note: The text that you add becomes part of the shape — if you rotate or flip the shape, the text rotates or flips also.
- To format and align your text, click the Home tab, and then choose options from the Font, Paragraph, or Alignment groups, depending on the program you're using and what kind of formatting you want to apply. (Text formatting options are limited in Project.)
Change from one shape to another shape
- Click the shape you want to change.To change multiple shapes, press Ctrl while you click the shapes that you want to change.
- On the Format tab, in the Insert Shapes group, click Edit Shape , point to Change Shape, and then click the new shape that you want.
If you need to add the same shape repeatedly, you can do so quickly by using Lock Drawing Mode.
Note: Instead of adding individual shapes to create a drawing, you might want to Choose a SmartArt graphic. In a SmartArt graphic, the arrangement of the shapes and the font size in those shapes is updated automatically as you add or remove shapes and edit your text.
- On the Insert tab, click Shapes.
- Right-click the shape you want to add, and then click Lock Drawing Mode.
- Click anywhere in the workspace, and then drag to place the shape.
- Repeat step 3 to add the shape as many times as you like.Tip: To create a perfect square or circle (or constrain the dimensions of other shapes), press and hold Shift while you drag.
- After you add all the shapes you want, press Esc to turn off Lock Drawing Mode.
Add a bulleted or numbered list to a shape
- Select the text in the shape that you want to add bullets or numbering to.
- Select the Home tab on the ribbon, and in the Paragraph group, select Bullets or Numbering.You can find different bullet styles and numbering formats by clicking the down arrow next to Bullets or Numbering.
Quick Styles let you apply a style to your shape with one click. You'll find the styles in the Quick Style gallery. When you rest your pointer over a Quick Style thumbnail, you can see how the style affects your shape.
- Click the shape you want to change.
- Select the Format tab, and in the Shape Styles group, select the Quick Style you want to use.To see more Quick Styles, click the More button .
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Change the color of a shape
To learn how to change fill color, border color, or text color, see Change the colors in a text box or shape.
Delete a shape
Click the shape that you want to delete, and then press Delete. To delete multiple shapes, press Ctrl while you click the shapes that you want to delete, and then press Delete.
See Also
After adding a shape to a document, you can modify it by adding connector lines, changing the style, adding a mirror image, changing the color, and applying a variety of other effects, such as shadows, glow, and 3-D.
Add a shape
- On the Insert tab, click Shapes.
- Click the shape you want, click anywhere in the workspace, and then drag to place the shape.
Add text to a shape
- Right-click the shape and click Add Text or Edit Text, or just click inside the shape and start typing .Note: The text that you add becomes part of the shape — if you rotate or flip the shape, the text rotates or flips also.
- To format and align your text, click the Home tab, and then choose the available formatting options. For example, you can change font color, styles, sizes, change alignment or indentation, change the text orientation, to name a few.
Change from one shape to another shape
- Click the shape you want to change.To change multiple shapes, press while you click the shapes you want to change.
- On the Shape Format tab, click , point to Change Shape, and click the new that you want.
Add the same shape multiple times
- Select the shape you want to copy.
- Press the option key and drag the shape anywhere you want. Release the mouse, and a copy of the shape is created. You can drag and release the shape as many times as necessary.
Add a bulleted or numbered list to a shape
Note: Adding lists is not available in Excel 2016 for Mac.
- Select the text in the shape that you want to add bullets or numbering to.
- On the Home tab, click the arrow next to Bullets or Numbering.
- Press Enter every time you want a new bullet or number, or press Enter twice to end the list.
Change the style of a shape
- Click the shape you want to change.
- Click the Shape Format tab, and in the style gallery, click the style you want.To see more styles, click below the style gallery.
Change the color of a shape
- Click the shape you want to change.
- Click the Shape Format tab, and click (Shape Fill icon).
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- To use a different fill color, under Theme Colors or Standard Colors, click the color that you want to use.
- To remove the color from the selected chart element, click No Fill.
- To use a fill color that is not available under Theme Colors or Standard Colors, click More Fill Colors. In the Colors dialog box, use the available options to pick a color, and then click OK.
- To fill the shape with a picture, click Picture. In the Insert Picture dialog box, click the picture that you want to use, and then click Insert.
- To use a gradient effect for the selected fill color, click Gradient, and then click the gradient style that you want to use.For additional gradient styles, click More Gradients, and then in the Format Chart Area pane, under Fill, click the gradient options that you want to use.
- To use a texture fill, click Texture, and then click the texture that you want to use.
Add a reflection, glow, shadow, 3-D, or other effect
- Click your shape, and then click the Shape Format tab.
- In the Shape Styles group, click Shape Effects, point to an effect category, and then click the effect that you want.
Change the transparency of a shape
- On the Shape Format tab, click Format Pane.
- In the Format Shape pane, click the Fill & Line tab, and then click either Fill or Line.
- Drag the Transparency slider to achieve the effect you want.
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Delete a shape
Click the shape that you want to delete, and then press Delete. To delete multiple shapes, press Command while you click the shapes that you want to delete, and then press Delete.
See also
You can add shapes, such as boxes, circles, and arrows, to your workbooks and presentations. (Word for the web doesn't support shapes.) To add a shape, select Insert on the ribbon, select Shapes, and then choose a shape.
After you add a shape, you can move it and resize it; add text, bullets, or numbering; and you can change the fill color or outline.
Add a shape
- On the Insert tab, select Shapes.
- Select the shape you want from the drop-down gallery.A default-sized shape is immediately inserted in the middle of the visible page.
- Select a sizing handle on the perimeter of the shape and drag inward or outward to change the size of the shape.To create a perfect square or circle (or constrain the dimensions of other shapes), press and hold Shift while you drag.
- To move the shape, point the mouse at it until the pointer turns into a four-headed arrow. Then click and drag to move the shape where you want it.When a shape is selected in your document, a Shape tab appears on the toolbar ribbon. It has buttons for things you can do with the shape such as adding a fill color or outline, or choosing a predefined shape style.Note: If you have the Simplified Ribbon turned off, the tab name in step #4 is Format. For more information on the Simplified Ribbon see The new look of Office.
Add text to a shape in PowerPoint for the web
Insert a shape, or click an existing shape, and then enter text, as follows:
- Right-click the shape and select Edit Text.A blinking cursor appears in the center of the shape.
- Type the text you want to add to the shape.
- To format and align your text, select the Home tab, and then choose options from the Font, Paragraph, or Alignment groups.
Change a shape by using a predefined Quick Style
Quick Styles let you apply a style to your shape with one click. You'll find the styles in the Shape gallery.
- Select the shape you want to change.
- On the Shape tab (or the Format tab if you have the Simplified Ribbon turned off), open the Shape Style gallery and select the Quick Style you want to use.Select the down arrow on the end of the gallery to open it and see the complete list of options:You can pause the mouse pointer over an option in the gallery to see a short description of it.
Change the color of a shape
- Select the shape you want to change.
- On the Shape tab (or the Format tab if you have the Simplified Ribbon turned off), select the down arrow next to Fill to open the gallery of fill colors.
- Select a color.
- To make the shape transparent, select No Fill at the bottom of the color gallery.
Change the outline of a shape
- Select the shape you want to change.
- On the Shape tab, (or the Format if you're still using the classic ribbon) select the down arrow next to Outline to open the gallery of outline colors.
- Select a color.
- At the bottom of the gallery there are also options for the thickness (Weight) of the outline, and whether the outline is solid, dotted, or a dashed line. Point at Weight or Dashes to see a pop-out list of options.
Delete a shape
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Click the shape that you want to delete, and then press the Delete key. To delete multiple shapes, press Ctrl while you select the shapes that you want to delete, and then press Delete.
No, you cannot add new shapes to that menu option. But you can do some interesting things to them you may not yet be aware of.
As Doug suggests, you can DIY one. The graphics app you can use is ..
PowerPoint!
This article has some tips, I'm just putting at the start as an extreme example of how good the graphics you can create in PowerPoint are with a little creativity and a lot of understanding of the features and commands described in the other articles farther down
How to Make an Infographic for Free with PowerPoint
How to Make an Infographic for Free with PowerPoint – Download PDF version of Article
Find a skull picture, and use this tip:
Convert Pictures to IllustrationsHow to Create Your Own Illustrated Characters in PowerPoint
July 1st, 2014
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PowerPoint is a versatile application. You can use it for all sorts of things from presentations to online training programs. In previous posts I’ve shown you how to customize clip art and create your own graphics.
Today’s tip comes courtesy of blog reader, Daniel Albarrán. He sent me an email stating that once he understood the versatility of PowerPoint it opened his eyes to all sorts of possibilities—one of them being the ability to create illustrated characters.
In the collection below, sometimes I've included the same tip for multiple versions of Office because they have different examples even though the instructions are essentially the same.
Or if you have an artistic bent, use some of these techniques to draw one from scratch..
This article has a DIY shape that is almost skull shaped:
Excerpt/Capsule: Learn how you can subtract shapes in PowerPoint 2010 using the Shape Subtract command.
Excerpt/Capsule: Learn how you can unite shapes in PowerPoint 2010 using the Shape Union command.
Explore the new Merge Shape commands in PowerPoint 2013.
Learn how you can unite shapes in PowerPoint 2013 using the Union command.
Shape Fragment Command in PowerPoint 2013
Create new shapes that overlap or surround using the Fragment command in PowerPoint 2013.
Learn how you can intersect shapes in PowerPoint 2013 using the Intersect command.
Easy to Create Pictogram Graphics in PowerPoint – Crane Lift Signals
Example file: https://community.articulate.com/download/easy-to-create-pictogram-graphics-in-powerpoint/download
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How to Create Your Own Custom Shapes in PowerPoint
By Ellen Finkelstein
PowerPoint 2010 has a new feature that’s very hard to find, but that people are praising over and over. It’s called Custom Shapes, and it’s a set of four tools that you can use to create your very own shapes. Why do you need Custom Shapes?
PowerPoint has a lot of great preset shapes, but sometimes what you really need is a custom shape tailored-made for your presentation. If you’re looking to go beyond the Freeform Tool to create more complex custom shapes, we’ve created a new feature in PowerPoint 2010 called Combine Shapes to help you do just that! Using the principles of Boolean Geometry, the Combine Shapes tool allows you to create new shapes by combining multiple shapes in one of four ways: Union, Combine, Subtract, or Intersect.
PowerPoint has a lot of great preset shapes, but sometimes what you really need is a custom shape tailored-made for your presentation. If you’re looking to go beyond the Freeform Tool to create more complex custom shapes, we’ve created a new feature in PowerPoint 2010 called Combine Shapes to help you do just that! Using the principles of Boolean Geometry, the Combine Shapes tool allows you to create new shapes by combining multiple shapes in one of four ways: Union, Combine, Subtract, or Intersect.
Graphic icons have been around for a while. From cave paintings, to today’s smartphone apps, icons are effective visual clues that can play a strong role in helping your PowerPoint audience understand your story and ultimately influence the success of your presentation.Creating icons using PowerPoint’s built-in tools can help ensure graphic consistency in your presentation, avoid potentially expensive photography costs and create universal designs, that are easy-to-recognize, and have a high image quality.
Add Combine Shape Commands to the Quick Access Toolbar in PowerPoint 2010
Learn how to add the Combine Shape commands to the Quick Access Toolbar (QAT) in PowerPoint 2010.
Excerpt/Capsule: Learn how you can combine shapes in PowerPoint 2010 using the Shape Combine command.
Excerpt/Capsule: Learn how you can intersect shapes in PowerPoint 2010 using the Shape Intersect command.
This 5:48 video describes how to more connector points to autoshapes.
Select, Deselect, View, and Hide Shapes Using the Selection Pane in PowerPoint 2013
http://www.indezine.com/products/powerpoint/learn/shapes/2013/selection-pane.html
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Learn how to select Shapes using the Selection Pane in PowerPoint 2013.
July 10, 2014/in Nuts & Bolts Presentations /by Nuts & Bolts
No matter how awesome you are at something, there will always be a trick or two to learn every so often.
In this post, we’ve pulled out 4 things that we think most people don’t know they can do in PowerPoint.
Convert Text to Shapes by Intersecting in PowerPoint 2013
Learn how to convert PowerPoint text into editable shapes in PowerPoint 2013
Convert Text to Shapes by Fragmenting in PowerPoint 2013
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Learn how to convert PowerPoint text into individual editable shapes using Fragment command in PowerPoint 2013.
Learn how to merge shapes with pictures in PowerPoint 2013.
Turn Clip Art Into Custom Icons – PowerPoint Video Tip #1
February 16, 2011 | By Bruce Gabrielle
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Here’s a neat trick for turning clip art into your own set of professional-looking custom icons, which I learned from the talented presentation designer Magda Maslowska. Enjoy! About the author: Bruce Gabrielle is author of Speaking PowerPoint: the new language of business, showing a 12-step method for creating clearer and more persuasive PowerPoint slides for boardroom presentations. Subscribe [..] Continue Reading
Create Your Own Slick-Looking Silhouettes – PowerPoint Video Tip #2
February 17, 2011 | By Bruce Gabrielle
Bring your boring business slides to life by adding pictures of people. Where do you find pictures that are free, look professional and give you full rights to use them any way you want? You make them yourself in about a minute. Here’s how. About the author: Bruce Gabrielle is author of Speaking PowerPoint: the [..] Continue Reading
Check out the 'convert to shapes' feature in this article: