How to Use Autoshapes in Word
Explore the Auto Shapes menu., Insert an Auto Shape into the document.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Explore the Auto Shapes menu.
Click the Insert tab on the menu bar, and click on the Shapes button located in the Illustrations menu on the formatting toolbar.
Take note of the different Auto Shapes now visible in the pull-down menu. -
Step 2: Insert an Auto Shape into the document.
Select a basic shape for the purposes of this tutorial.
Simply click on any shape to begin the insertion process.
The Auto Shapes menu will close automatically and the mouse-pointer will be replaced by a thin cross-hair.
Click and drag anywhere in the document to insert the auto shape.
The chosen shape has been inserted into the document.
Detailed Guide
Click the Insert tab on the menu bar, and click on the Shapes button located in the Illustrations menu on the formatting toolbar.
Take note of the different Auto Shapes now visible in the pull-down menu.
Select a basic shape for the purposes of this tutorial.
Simply click on any shape to begin the insertion process.
The Auto Shapes menu will close automatically and the mouse-pointer will be replaced by a thin cross-hair.
Click and drag anywhere in the document to insert the auto shape.
The chosen shape has been inserted into the document.
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