Word 2013: Shapes

TL;DR

Learn how to add and customize shapes in Word to create visually appealing graphics for your documents.

Transcript

One of the best ways to add more interest to your documents is to add shapes. Word gives you lots of different shapes to choose from, and they can be customized to suit your needs, using your own color palette, preferences, and more. To get started, go to the Insert tab... click the Shapes command... then take a look at the menu and see if there's ... Read More

Key Insights

• 📜 Adding shapes in Word can make documents more visually interesting and engaging.
• 🍵 Shapes can be resized, rotated, and modified using the sizing handles and rotation handle.
• 💠 The Format tab provides various options to customize the appearance of shapes, including fill color, outline, and shape effects.
• 👻 Combining and arranging shapes allows for the creation of unique graphics.
• 💠 Changing the order of shapes is useful for ensuring the correct shape is in front.
• 💠 Shapes in Word can be used as text boxes, allowing you to add and format text within a shape.
• 🪜 3-D formatting options, such as bevel and rotation, add depth and dimension to shapes.

Questions & Answers

Q: How can I add shapes in Word?

To add shapes in Word, go to the Insert tab, click on the Shapes command, and select the shape you want from the menu. Then, click, hold and drag your mouse to draw the shape.

Q: Can shapes be combined and customized?

Yes, shapes can be combined and customized to create your own unique graphics. With a little practice and creativity, you can create almost anything using shapes.

Q: How can I change the order of shapes?

To change the order of shapes in Word, right-click on one of the shapes, go to Bring to Front or Send to Back, and select the desired option. This allows you to arrange shapes based on their placement.

Q: What formatting options are available for shapes in Word?

The Format tab in Word allows you to change the fill color, outline, and other appearance-related settings for shapes. You can also use pre-defined shape styles or apply your own formatting options.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Word offers a variety of shapes that can be customized to suit your needs and preferences.

• Shapes can be combined and customized to create unique graphics.

• You can adjust the size, color, outline, and other formatting options for shapes.