• | To draw a predefined shape |
• | To modify a predefined shape |
• | To add text to a predefined shape |
Using the Perfect Shapes collection, you can draw predefined shapes. Certain shapes — specifically basic shapes, arrow shapes, banner shapes, and callout shapes — contain diamond-shaped handles that are called glyphs. You can drag a glyph to modify the appearance of a shape.
Using the Shape tool, you can drag a glyph to alter a shape.
To draw a predefined shape |
1 . | In the toolbox, click one of the following tools: |
• | Basic shapes |
• | Arrows shapes |
• | Flowchart shapes |
• | Banner shapes |
• | Callout shapes |
2 . | Open the Perfect Shapes picker on the property bar, and click a shape. |
3 . | Drag in the drawing window until the shape is the size you want. |
Like other shapes, shapes that are drawn with a Perfect Shapes tool can be modified.
To modify a predefined shape |
1 . | Select a shape that contains a glyph. |
2 . | Drag a glyph until you achieve the shape you want. |
The right-angle, heart, lightning bolt, explosion, and flowchart shapes do not contain glyphs.
To add text to a predefined shape |
1 . | Click the Text tool . |
2 . | Position the cursor inside the shape’s outline until it changes to a text cursor . |
3 . | Type inside the shape, choose a font, and format the text. |
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