Attaching a connector to any shape is possible if you use anchors. This is a powerful feature available in major versions of Microsoft PowerPoint. By using connectors and anchor points in the shapes we can make robust diagrams and when you need to modify your layout and move some objects around, the connectors that are …
CTRL-G is a very useful keystroke in PowerPoint that can let us group shapes easily. Grouping shapes allows us to manage the group of shapes easier than each isolated shape. For example, if we are creating a process flow diagram in PowerPoint and need to make custom steps or events with titles and content, then …
Using PowerPoint shapes and 3D formatting options you can easily create 3D objects. If you need to create a prism in PowerPoint, for example to prepare a nice performance PowerPoint presentation using the concepts behind prism performance, then you can use the 3D objects in PowerPoint to make awesome diagrams and slide designs. You can …
If you need to represent discussions or quote in PowerPoint presentations then the callouts and speech boxes play an important role. Here we will show you how to make some nice callouts using shapes in PowerPoint so you can edit the text inside the shape to share a message or idea with the audience. Create interesting …
If you need to change the shape opacity in PowerPoint 2010 then here we will explain how-to. First, you need to access the Format Shape dialog box and look for Fill tab. Look for Solid Fill and then choose color using the color palette. Now, look at the bottom of the box and move the transparency …
Using hand drawn graphics in your presentations can be really helpful to make stunning presentations with a personal touch. You can use the following collection of hand drawn PowerPoint graphics including hand drawn rectangles, hand drawn ovals and hand drawn callouts to decorate your presentations with a personal touch. For example, you can use the …
Circular arrows can be very helpful when you need to make some custom diagrams for your presentations, however it may not be obvious how to insert a curved arrow in PowerPoint unless you know how to edit points or shapes. But if you are not a savvy PowerPoint user then here we will try to …
If you wanted to learn about advancing image processing techniques in PowerPoint then this simple but useful article can help you to understand how to add a simple photo frame in PowerPoint 2010 using gradient fill and transparency. First, we will add a rectangle and fill it with a gradient fill style. The trick here …
Using a Papyrus Shape in PowerPoint you can share a message in an original way. In this article you will learn how to insert a simple but elegant papyrus shape into your PowerPoint presentation to share a message to the audience. To insert this papyrus shape in PowerPoint go to Insert menu and then look …
In PowerPoint 2010 you can create shapes and apply different effects using shadows, 3D effects and other properties. Here we will show you how to apply a very basic emboss effect to your shapes and text in PowerPoint 2010 but you can also use the same approach in other PowerPoint versions. First, start adding any …
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