You might be familiar with this: You want to insert a specific shape into your PowerPoint presentation, but the shape you envision doesn't exist. What many PowerPoint users don't know, however, is that shapes can be edited.
In this short article, we will explain how to modify shapes in two different ways to create exactly the shape that is needed.
Creating your own shapes in PowerPoint: Here's how - 2 variations!
PowerPoint does not allow you to add your own shapes directly to the shape library. Therefore, all the starting shapes for the tips we've shown are from the selection of shapes that PowerPoint offers.
Option #1: Edit points
The first option involves inserting only one shape from the shape library.
To do this, insert any shape onto your slide by clicking on " Shapes " under "Insert " and then selecting the appropriate shape.
You can now open a drop-down menu by right-clicking on the shape . In this menu, you will find the option "Edit points".
Select these options , and points will appear at the edges of your shape, which you can edit by simply dragging them with the mouse. This allows you to add more corners, edges, and curves to your shape. Curves can also be created by dragging with the mouse.
Variant #2: Combining shapes
The second way to edit shapes involves inserting multiple shapes onto your slide. First, follow the same steps as in the first tip, but instead of one shape, insert several different shapes (for example, a rectangle and a circle).
Click both shapes simultaneously while holding down the Shift key. Then, under "Shape Format" and "Insert Shapes," select "Merge Shapes." The drop-down menu that appears offers various options for merging the shapes, such as "Unite," "Combine," or "Intersect."
As shown in the image, selecting "Combine" cuts out the circle from the square, creating a new shape. Uniting the shapes creates a single, cohesive shape with the outlines of both previously inserted shapes.
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Tip #2: You can find many examples of how to combine shapes in the article " Combining Shapes in PowerPoint".
Conclusion: Create your own shapes in no time!
As you can see, you can easily create your own shapes and edit them as you like. Try out our tips at your next presentation and impress your audience with unique designs!
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