Word Processing

Unit 4: Integration With Word

Lesson 11: Drawing in Word: AutoShapes and WordArt

How do you add AutoShapes to your document?

AutoShapes can be added easily to your documents. From the Draw toolbar, click on AutoShapes and you get a list such as:

You can pick the shape you want, lines, basic shapes, etc., then pick the style. Like all drawing objects, you can resize and move them. Some of the line styles, like curve, freeform, and scribble, have control handles that let you edit the form of the shape. The following avi movie shows how easy it is to insert an AutoShape. It will first show a basic shape, then a style from Stars and Banners.

How do you change an existing AutoShape to a different one?

Changing an AutoShape is very simple. Select the AutoShape you want to change. From the Draw menu, choose Change AutoShape, and choose the new shape you want:

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