Using the Drawing Toolbar to Create Objects

You can use the Drawing toolbar to add a variety of visual objects to your PowerPoint presentation such as rectangles, ovals, AutoShapes, WordArt, and clip art. You can also modify existing objects using the toolbar buttons to apply shading, 3D, color, and other effects.

To open this toolbar, choose View, Toolbars, Drawing. Table 12.1 lists all the buttons on this toolbar.

Table 12.1. Table 12.1 Drawing Toolbar Buttons
Button Name Description
DrawDisplays a menu with a variety of drawing options such as placement and formatting
Select ObjectsActivates a pointer that enables you to select drawing objects ...

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