Microsoft KB Archive/59372

Creating a Shaded Object with a Drop Shadow PSS ID Number: Q59372 Article last modified on 09-25-1991 PSS database name: W_PowerPt

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WINDOWS

Summary:

To create a shaded object with a drop shadow in PowerPoint, do the following:


 * 1) Create a shaded background using the Shade Background option in the Color Scheme dialog box.
 * 2) Draw a rectangle, rounded rectangle, or circle using the appropriate tool from the drawing palette.
 * 3) With the object selected, choose Opaque from the Draw menu. This command allows the object to take on the characteristics of the background, including the shading.
 * 4) With the object still selected, add the shadow by choosing Shadowed from the Draw menu. The color of the shadow can be altered using the Shadow command from the Color menu.

More Information:

To permanently retain the characteristics of the resulting shaded, shadowed object, even if the background shading and color are changed, do the following:


 * 1) Select the object.
 * 2) Choose Cut from the Edit menu.
 * 3) Choose Paste As Picture from the Edit menu.

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