Working with Objects


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Once you create a slide, you can modify any of its objects, even those added by a slide layout. To manipulate objects, use Normal view. To perform any action on an object, you first need to select it. When you select an object, such as text or graphic, the object is surrounded by a solid-lined rectangle, called a selection box, with sizing handles (small white circles at the corners and small white squares on the sides) around it (New!). You can resize, move, delete, and format selected objects.

Select and Deselect an Object

  • To select an object, move the pointer (which changes to a four-headed arrow) over the object or edge, and then click to select.

  • To select multiple objects, press and hold Shift as you click each object or drag to enclose the objects you want to select in the selection box. Press Ctrl+A to select all objects on a slide.

  • To deselect an object, click outside its border.

  • To deselect one of a group of objects, press and hold Shift, and then click the object.

Resize an Object


Move the pointer over a sizing handle.

Drag the sizing handle until the object is the size you want.

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Use the Shift and Ctrl keys while you drag. The Shift key constrains an edge; the Ctrl key maintains a proportional edge; and the Shift and Ctrl keys together maintains a proportional object.


Move an Object

  • Using the mouse. Move the pointer (which changes to a four-headed arrow) over the object, and then drag it to the new location. To move unfilled objects, drag the border. You can move an object in a straight line by pressing Shift as you drag the object.

  • Using the keyboard. Click the object, and then press the arrow keys to move the object in the direction you want.

Did You Know?

You can use keyboard shortcuts to cut, copy, and paste objects. To cut an object from a slide, select the object and then press Ctrl+X. To copy an object, select the object, and then press Ctrl+C. To paste an object on a slide, press Ctrl+V.


Delete an Object


Click the object you want to delete.

Press Delete.

Did You Know?

You can use the Tab key to select hard-to-click objects. If you are having trouble selecting an object that is close to other objects, click a different object and then press Tab until you select the object you want. See "Selecting Objects Using the Selection Pane" on page 142 for more information on selecting hard-to-click objects.




Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 On Demand
Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 On Demand
ISBN: 0789736438
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2006
Pages: 348

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