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Change the Shape Style and Appearance
To change the style of a shape, start by clicking the shape you want to format in the active diagram.
Use the Formatting window or the procedures below to apply shape formatting.
Task |
Procedure |
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Change the shape border |
On the Format menu, choose Line and Border. |
Change the shape fill color and style |
On the Format menu, choose Fill. |
Add a shadow or 3D effect to a shape |
On the Format menu, choose Shadow/3D. |
Color a shadow |
Follow the procedure for adding a shadow, then choose the Shadow option under Effect and choose a color. |
Change a Shadow or 3D depth |
Follow the procedure for adding a shadow, then choose the Shadow or 3D option and reset the depth. |
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