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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

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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