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PowerPoint provides six types of Shape Effects; more than one of these effects can be applied to a selected shape. Some combinations of these effects look better than others. Having said so, practicing restraint not to go overboard with all effects is always a good thing. Also, trying out all the effect combinations may take a lot of time. Fortunately, the Presets option comes to your rescue. This option lets you use pre-combined combinations of the different effects. Figure 1, below shows some Preset effects applied to the same shape.
To learn more, choose your version of PowerPoint. If we do not have a tutorial for your version of PowerPoint, explore the version closest to the one you use.
Apply Preset Effects to Shapes in PowerPoint 2016
Apply Preset Effects to Shapes in PowerPoint 2013
Apply Preset Effects to Shapes in PowerPoint 2010
Apply Preset Effects to Shapes in PowerPoint 2007
Tutorial Code: 08 03 02
Previous: 08 03 01 Applying Effects for Shapes in PowerPoint
Next: 08 03 03 Apply Shadow Effects to Shapes in PowerPoint
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Herb Rubinstein has been involved in computer graphics for over 30 years as founder and CEO of ReGraphix, an award-winning creative house for graphics and design. ReGraphix and its staff, have a collective 26 CLIO awards for excellence in Advertising and Graphic Design.
Here are a few features on Indezine.com where he has been featured:
New PowerPoint Features for Courtroom Presentations
January 30, 2014
PowerPoint for Court: Conversation with Herb Rubinstein
February 25, 2011
PowerPoint for Court (2009 Edition)
September 18, 2009
PowerPoint for Court: Conversation with Herbert Rubinstein
April 3, 2009
Presenting Video in PowerPoint Presentations
December 30, 2004
PowerPoint in the Courtroom
August 31, 2003
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So what are the effects in PowerPoint? Effects are different than fills and outlines. With the plethora of effects available in PowerPoint, you can make a Shape stand apart with a drop shadow. Other effects allow you to create convincing reflections, spreading glows, 3D bevel effects, and even soft edges. Even better, all these effects are not destructible and can be turned on and off at your will.
To learn more, choose your version of PowerPoint. If we do not have a tutorial for your version of PowerPoint, explore the version closest to the one you use.
Applying Effects for Shapes in PowerPoint 2016
Applying Effects for Shapes in PowerPoint 2013
Applying Effects for Shapes in PowerPoint 2010
Applying Effects for Shapes in PowerPoint 2007
Applying Effects for Shapes in PowerPoint 2011
Tutorial Code: 08 03 01
Previous: 08 02 08 Transparency for Shape Lines in PowerPoint
Next: 08 03 02 Apply Preset Effects to Shapes in PowerPoint
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Glen Millar is a PowerPoint expert. Based near Brisbane, Australia, Glen is a regular on the Microsoft support newsgroups, and a featured speaker at conferences.
Here are a few features on Indezine.com where he has been featured:
Ric’s Podcast: Presentation Party Invitation to PowerPoint Live
January 20, 2008
False Backgrounds: Conversation with Glen Millar
January 11, 2008
Perspector Tutorial from Glen Millar
August 8, 2005
Wrapping Images in PowerPoint
June 3, 2004
Customizing PowerPoint Toolbars
March 11, 2004
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We have already showed you how you can format line attributes (outlines) in PowerPoint. Patterned lines are one attribute that’s not available in recent versions of PowerPoint.
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