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1. Select the Insert tab, then locate the Illustrations group.
2. Click the Shapes drop-down command.
3. Select a shape from the drop-down menu.
4. Click and drag the mouse until the shape is the desired size.
5. Release the mouse button. The shape will be added to your publication.

1. Select the shape.
2. Click and drag one of the sizing handles on the corners and sides of the text box until it is the desired size. You can:
   • Drag the top or bottom sizing handles to modify shape height
   • Drag the side handles to modify shape width
   • Drag the corner handles to modify height and width at the same time
3. To rotate the shape, click and drag the green handle.
4. Some shapes also have one or more yellow handles that can be used to modify the shape. For example, with this sun shape you can adjust the diameter of the center circle and the length of the points.

If you hold down the shift key while resizing a shape, the shape will keep its proportions instead of getting stretched out. For instance, if you hold down the shift key while you resize a square, the final shape will remain a perfect square with four equal sides.

1. Select the shape, then click the Format tab and locate the Shape Styles group.
2. Click the Change Shape drop-down command.
3. A drop-down list will appear. Select the desired shape.
4. The shape will be changed.

1. Select the shape, then click the Format tab and locate the Shape Styles group.
2. Click the More Shape Styles drop-down arrow.
3. A drop-down list of styles will appear. Move your cursor over the styles to see a live preview of the style in your publication, then select the desired style.
4. The style will be applied to the shape.

1. Select the shape, then click the Format tab and locate the Shape Styles group.
2. Click the Shape Fill drop-down command.
3. A drop-down list of colors will appear. Select the desired fill color from the list. You can also choose No Fill to remove the fill from your shape or More Fill Colors to select a custom color.
4. The new fill color will be applied.

1. Select the shape, then click the Format tab and locate the Shape Styles group.
2. Click the Shape Outline drop-down command.
3. A drop-down list of options will appear. Select the desired outline color from the list. You can also choose No Outline to remove the outline from your shape or More Outline Colors to select a custom color.
4. If desired, further modify your shape outline by changing the outline's weight (thickness) and whether or not it is a dashed line.
5. The shape outline will be modified.

1. Select the shape, then click the Format tab and locate the Shadow Effects group.
2. Click the Shadow Effects drop-down command.
3. A drop-down menu with a list of shadow choices will appear. Move your mouse over a shadow effect to see a live preview of it in your publication.
4. Click the desired shadow effect to apply it to your shape.

You can select Shadow Options from the drop-down menu and click the Color button to select a different shadow color for your shape.

Building Blocks are another type of object in Publisher. They usually contain some combination of text, shapes, and images, and they're meant to enhance the appearance of your publication. Once you insert a Building Block, you can modify it to suit your needs.

There are four types of Building Blocks:

• Page parts, which are stylized placeholders for your images and text
• Calendars
• Borders & Accents
• Advertisements

1. Select the Insert tab, then locate the Building Blocks group.
2. Click one of the four Building Block drop-down commands.
3. A drop-down menu will appear with Building Block styles and options. Select the desired Building Block.
4. The Building Block will be inserted.
5. If desired, modify the Building Block's text and formatting until you are satisfied with its appearance.