Adding 3-D
Rotation Effects to a Shape
After you create a 3-D or even a 2-D shape, you
can use 3-D rotation options to change the orientation and
perspective of the shape. You can also create a 3-D rotation effect
using one of the preset 3-D rotation styles, or you can use the 3-D
rotation tools to create your own 3-D effect (
New!
). The settings control with the
customization tools include the 3-D rotation (x, y, and z axis),
text rotation, and object position (distance from ground).
Add a 3-D Rotation
Effect to a Shape
Click the shape you want to apply
a new or different shape effect.
Click the
Format
tab under Drawing Tools.
Click the
Shape Effects
button, and then point to
3-D Rotation
.
The current effect appears highlighted in the
gallery.
Point to an effect.
A live preview (
New!
) of the style appears in the current
shape.
Click the effect you want from
the gallery to apply it to the selected shape.
To remove the 3-D rotation
effect, click the
Shape Effects
button, point to
3-D Rotation
,
and then click
No Rotation
.
Add a Custom 3-D
Rotation Effect to a Shape
Click the shape you want to apply
a new or different shape effect.
Click the
Format
tab under Drawing Tools.
Click the
Shape Effects
button, point to
3-D Rotation
, and then click
3-D Options
.
Specify the following custom
options:
-
Rotation x and
y.
Change the orientation of the x (horizontal axis) and y
(vertical axis). Use the arrow
buttons
to nudge the position left,
right, up, and down.
-
Rotation z.
Change the position higher or lower than the shape. Use the arrow
buttons to nudge the position clockwise or counter-clockwise.
-
Rotation
perspective.
Change the field of view. Enter a number from 0
(parallel camera) to 120 (
wide-angle
camera). Use the arrow buttons
to narrow or widen the view.
-
Text.
Select
the Keep text flat check box to prevent text in a shape from
rotating (always stays on top).
-
Object
position.
Enter a distance from ground number to move the
shape backward or forward in 3-D space.
All your changes are instantly applied to the
shape.
To remove 3-D formatting and
restore default setting, click
Reset
.
Click
Close
.
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