PowerPoint 2007

Working with shapes

To change the shape fill:

• Select the shape. The Format tab will appear.
• Select the Format tab.
• Click the Shape Fill command to display a drop-down list.
• Select a color from the list, or choose one of the other menu options.

To change the shape outline:

• Select the shape. The Format tab will appear.
• Select the Format tab.
• Click the Shape Outline command to display a drop-down list.
• Select a color from the list, or choose one of the other menu options.

To apply a shape effect:

• Select the shape you wish to modify. The Format tab will appear.
• Select the Format tab.
• Click the Shape Effects command.
• Move your cursor over a menu option. A sub menu will appear.
• Move your cursor over an option in the sub menu to see a live preview of the effect on the slide.

• Click an option to select the shape effect.

You can resize and move the shape just like you would with text boxes and pictures.