(MS Powerpoint 2013) Lecture 5

About WordArt

PowerPoint allows you to add effects to the text inside of a text box, which is known as WordArt. For the most part, the types of effects you can add are the same as the ones you can add to shapes and text boxes (shadow, bevel, etc.). However, with WordArt, you can also Transform the text to give it a wavy, slanted, or inflated look.

To Apply a WordArt Style to Text:

A WordArt Style will automatically apply several effects to your text at once. You can then refine the look of your text by adding or modifying text effects.

1. Select a text box, or select some text inside of the text box.
2. On the Format tab, click the More drop-down arrow in the WordArt Styles group.
3. A drop-down menu of WordArt Styles will appear. Select the style you want to use.
4. The text will appear in the selected style. If desired, you can change the font or font color from the Home tab.

To Add or Modify Text Effects:

1. Select a text box, or select some text inside of the text box. The Format tab will appear.
2. On the Format tab, click the Text Effects command in the WordArt Styles group.
3. A drop-down menu will appear showing the different effect categories. Hover the mouse over an effect category and select the desired effect from the menu that appears.
4. The effect will be applied to your text. If you want, you can combine several different effects.

Working with Shapes and Text Boxes

PowerPoint's large shape collection allows you to organize and design the image you desire. While you may not need shapes in every presentation you create, they can add visual appeal.

To Insert a Shape:

1. Select the Insert tab and click the Shapes command in the Illustrations group. A drop-down menu of shapes will appear.
2. Select the desired shape.
3. Click, hold and drag in the desired location to add the shape to the slide.

Modifying a Shape or Text Box

When you click on a shape or text box, handles will appear that let you manipulate the shape. There are several types of handles:

• Sizing Handles: Click, hold and drag the sizing handles until the shape or text box is the desired size. You can use the corner sizing handles to change the height and width at the same time.
• Yellow Handles: Some shapes have one or more yellow handles that can be used to customize the shape. For example, with arrow shapes, you can adjust the width of the line and arrow tip.
• Rotation Handle: Click, hold and drag the rotation handle to rotate the shape.

Formatting Shapes and Text Boxes

PowerPoint allows you to modify shapes and text boxes in a variety of ways so that you can tailor them to your projects. You can change a shape or text box into a different shape, format their style and color, and add shadow effects.

To Change to a Different Shape:

1. Select the shape or text box you want to change. The Format tab will appear.
2. On the Format tab, click the Edit Shape command. In the menu that appears, hover the mouse over Change Shape and select the desired shape.
3. The new shape will appear.

To Change the Shape Style:

Choosing a Shape Style allows you to apply preset colors and effects to quickly change the appearance of your shape or text box.

1. Select the shape or text box you want to change.
2. On the Format tab, click the More drop-down arrow in the Shape Styles group.
3. A drop-down menu of styles will appear. Select the style you want to use.
4. The shape or text box will appear in the selected style.

To Change the Shape Fill Color:

1. Select the shape or text box you want to change.
2. On the Format tab, click the Shape Fill drop-down arrow. The Shape Fill menu appears.
3. Move the mouse over the various colors. Select the color you want to use. To view more color options, select More Fill Colors.
4. The shape or text box will appear in the selected color.

To Change the Shape Outline:

1. Select the shape or text box that you want to change.
2. On the Format tab, click the Shape Outline drop-down arrow. The Shape Outline menu will appear.
3. Select the color you want to use. If you want to make the outline transparent, select No Outline.
4. The shape or text box will appear in the selected outline color.

To Change Shadow Effects:

Adding a shadow to a shape can make it appear as though it is floating above the page, and it can help to add contrast between the shape and the background.

1. Select the shape or text box you want to change.
2. On the Format tab, click the Shape Effects drop-down arrow. In the menu that appears, hover the mouse over Shadow and select the shadow you want to use.
3. The shape will appear with the selected shadow.

3-D Effects

There are two kinds of effects that you can apply to your shapes and text boxes to give them a 3-D appearance: Bevel and 3-D Rotation. Bevel adds thickness and a rounded edge to shapes, but it doesn't work with every type of shape. 3-D Rotation gives the appearance that you are viewing the object from a different angle, and it can be applied to any shape.

To Add a Bevel:

1. Select the shape or text box you want to change.
2. On the Format tab, click the Shape Effects drop-down arrow. In the menu that appears, hover the mouse over Bevel and select the desired bevel preset.
3. The shape will appear in the selected bevel effect.