Among the various Shape Effects available in PowerPoint, probably the most subtle one is the Soft Edges effect. This effect adds an eaten-up, feathered edge to a selected shape. Soft Edges work best with larger shapes, especially if you use some of the larger Soft Edge variations available.
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.
Microsoft Windows
Apply Soft Edges to Shapes in PowerPoint 2016
Apply Soft-Edges to Shapes in PowerPoint 2013
Apply Soft-Edges to Shapes in PowerPoint 2010
Apply Soft-Edges to Shapes in PowerPoint 2007
Apple Mac
Apply Soft-Edges to Shapes in PowerPoint 2011
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