Microsoft Office 2003
Office Drawing Toolbar
Using the Office drawing tools is an easy way to enhance any document. Whether you are adding color to text or adding shapes and 3-D effects, the Office drawing tools make it easy for any user. This document gives instructions on how to access the Drawing toolbar and defines the toolbar options available in Office 2003.
Accessing the Drawing Toolbar
The View menu gives the option of viewing any toolbar for your particular needs.
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From the View menu, select Toolbars » Drawing
The Drawing toolbar appears at the bottom of the screen.
Drawing Toolbar Options
With Office's drawing tools, you can draw shapes, add color to text or backgrounds, add Clip Art, shading, and 3-D effects to enhance any project. Located along the bottom of the window is a set of drawing tools on the Drawing toolbar. You can move the toolbar or have it be a free-floating window depending on your needs.
The following table shows the Drawing toolbar options and their uses.
| Icon | Tool Name | Use |
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Draw | Access a submenu to manipulate shapes and text boxes |
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Select Objects | Select any object or placeholder |
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AutoShapes | Access a submenu of readymade shapes |
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Line | Draw a single straight line |
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Arrow | Draw an arrow which can be modified using the FORMATTING button |
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Rectangle | Draws boxes or rectangles |
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Oval | Draws ovals and circles |
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Text Box | Enter text in a text box |
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Insert WordArt | Insert pre-formatted, stylized text. For more information, see Using WordArt. |
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Insert Diagram or Organization Chart | Insert a diagram or organization chart |
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Insert Clip Art | Opens Insert ClipArt task pane for you to select Clip Art |
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Insert Picture from File | Insert an image stored on a disk. |
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Fill Color | Apply color from edge to edge of a selected shape |
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Line Color | Apply color to a selected line or border |
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Font Color | Apply color to selected text |
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Line Style | Choose a style (thickness) for a selected line or border |
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Dash Style | Choose a dash style for a selected line or border |
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Arrow Style | Modify the style (arrow head, direction) of a selected arrow |
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Shadow Style | Choose a shadow style for selected text, shape, or object |
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3-D Style | Choose a 3-D effect for a selected shape |
