How to Add Shadows to Graphics in PowerPoint

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Adding shadows to graphics in your PowerPoint presentations lends an air of professionalism and sophistication to your project. When conveying information, the more attractively you can package the information, the more likely your audience is to remember it. Read on to learn how to add shadows to graphics in PowerPoint.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Adding Preset Shading

Step1

Place your computer cursor over the graphics that you wish to add shadows to. Right-click the mouse.

Step2

Select the "Format Shape" option. This opens another selection of options; choose "Shade."

Step3

Select the "Presets" option and a variety of preset shading choices will be displayed. You can select one of those and then click outside the box to view your work.

Creating Your Own Shading

Step1

Right click your mouse after placing it over the graphics you want to shade and choose "Format Cells."

Step2

Choose "Shading" from the options listed.

Step3

Adjust the transparency of the shading you want to add to your graphics. You can do this either by entering in a percentage, or by moving the sliding scale with your mouse. You can click out of this box to view your changes.

Step4

Use the same tools to adjust the size, angle and distance of the shadowing.

Step5

Add or change the color of your shading. Right-click, choose "Format Cells" and then select "Shading."

Step6

Click the small arrow next to the color option and a drop-down box will appear. This box will display a wide variety of colors for you to choose from.