Wednesday, March 30, 2005
Shadows on PowerPoint Objects
You can put a shadow on any object in Powerpoint...but how can you put the shadow exactly where you want it? And how can you get the shadow to change color or reveal a softer gradation than PowerPoint's built-in shadow settings will allow? Here's an easy way to accomplish this:
You can put a shadow on any object in Powerpoint...but how can you put the shadow exactly where you want it? And how can you get the shadow to change color or reveal a softer gradation than PowerPoint's built-in shadow settings will allow? Here's an easy way to accomplish this:
- Copy and paste your object. (Under "Edit", select "Copy" and then "Paste".)
- Set the fill of your copied object. (Under "Fill Effects", select the "Gradient" tab. Here, you can play with transparency, colors, and gradients of your object, so that you can get the exact look you like.)
- Send the newly-colored object to the back of your original. (Under "Draw", select "Order" and then "Send to Back".)
- Place the object anywhere you desire.
