Geometric Shapes

Use the Shape tool to create vector-based objects in the form of geometric shapes. Select from a variety of shapes and styles in the Quick Style Gallery. Control callout shape, size, color, drop shadow, and more.

To use this tool:

1.	Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Shape tool.

2.	Select a shape from the Styles group.

3.	Drag the mouse on the canvas to draw the shape.

4.	Hold down <SHIFT> to draw a perfect circle, rectangle, or square.

Select a Style from the Quick Style Gallery

1.	Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Shape tool. Then select Styles group > More button .

2.	Select the shape and style from the Quick Styles Gallery.

Move or Reshape a Shape

To move a shape, click down on the center of the shape and drag to a new location.

Use the white handles to change the shape and size of the shape.

Hold down <SHIFT> to draw a perfect circle, rectangle, or square.

Draw a Polygon Shape

To draw a polygon shape:

1.	Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Shape tool.

2.	In the Quick Style Gallery, select a polygon style.

3.	Click and drag a line on the canvas.

4.	Click and drag again and again to get the desired shape.

5.	Double-click the canvas to close the shape.

6.	Drag the white object handles to modify the angles.

Change the Shape Outline or Color

Click a shape on the canvas to give it focus.

For Outline changes: Select Styles group > Outline. From here, change the width, outline color, or the general shape of the shape.

For Fill color changes: Select Styles group > Fill. From here, change or remove the fill color.

Set the Opacity Level

Opacity is the ability to see through the shape. The graphic below shows a variety of effects that can be achieved by controlling the opacity level.

1.	Click a shape on the canvas to give it focus.

2.	Select Styles group > Effects > Opacity > Select the opacity level or click Custom to enter a specific percentage.

Add, Remove, or Customize the Shape Shadow

Click a shape on the canvas to give it focus.

To add a shadow, select Styles group > Effects > Shadow > Select the shadow effect using the icons.

To remove a shadow, select Styles group > Effects > Shadow > No Shadow icon.

To add a custom shadow, select Styles group > Effects > Shadow > Click More Shadows. Use the options in the Drop Shadow task pane to create a custom look. Click OK.

Add a Custom Shape to the Quick Styles Gallery

The Quick Styles Gallery is used to save custom shapes so they can be reused.

1.	Click a shape on the canvas to give it focus.

2.	Right-click the shape.

3.	From the popup menu, click Add to Quick Styles. The shape is now available in the Quick Styles Gallery.

Antialiasing for Smooth Lines

Antialiasing is a technique used to make lines appear smooth. Without antialiasing being applied, object edges will appear jagged. The antialiasing option is turned to “on” for all of Editor’s vector-based tools.

To turn antialiasing on or off:

1.	Click a shape on the canvas to give it focus.

2.	Select Styles group > Effects > Antialias.

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