Sometimes, the shape you want isn’t included in the built-in or default shapes. You can merge shapes to lớn create the picture you want. You can also use Edit Points lớn modify a shape.
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For other ideas, see Make your own custom shapes.
Merge shapes
Select the shapes you want to merge: press and hold the Shift key while you select each shape in turn.
(If you don"t select any shapes, then the Merge Shapes button in step 2 will be grayed out.)
On the Shape Format tab, in the Insert Shapes group, select Merge Shapes, & then pick the option you want.
Select the Merge option you want. The following table illustrates the effect of each option on the sample of two circles that are slightly overlapping, lượt thích so:
| Union |  |
| Intersect |  |
| Fragment |  |
| Subtract |  |
| Combine |  |
Note that the order in which you select the shapes to lớn merge may affect the options shown to you. If you"re unsatisfied with the choices you get, start over by unselecting the shapes, và then repeat this procedure, selecting a different shape first than you did in the previous attempt.
Use Edit Points khổng lồ change a shape
Select the shape you want khổng lồ change.
On the toolbar, select the Shape Format tab, và in the Insert Shape group, select Edit Shape > Edit Points.
Tip: Here"s a detailed đoạn clip showing the different ways to use edit points. It was created with an earlier version of PowerPoint, but the process is the same.
Reuse your custom shape in another Office program
If you want khổng lồ use the shape later, right-click it, and select Save As Picture. Give the picture a name, và save it on your computer.
To insert the picture in a different Office program, xuất hiện that program and select Insert > Pictures. Locate the picture on your computer, select it, & then select Insert.
Merge shapes
Select the shapes to merge. Press & hold Shift to select multiple shapes.
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The Shape Format tab appears. Lưu ý that it only appears when a shape is selected.
On the Shape Format tab, click Merge Shapes, and then pick the option you want.
The order in which you select the shapes to merge may affect the options shown to you. If you"re unsatisfied with the choices you get, start over by unselecting the shapes, & then repeat this procedure, selecting a different shape first than you did in the previous attempt.
Use Edit Points khổng lồ change a shape
Select the shape to change.
The Shape Format tab appears. Lưu ý that it only appears when a shape is selected.
On the Shape Format tab, click Edit Shape > Edit Points.
Drag the đen edit points lớn change the shape. Use the white square edit points to change the curvature of the line between two black edit points.
Tip: It’s easier to lớn use edit points if the shape doesn’t have any fill or style, so địa chỉ cửa hàng any màu sắc or fill effects after you"re finished editing points.
Reuse your custom shape in another Office program
If you want khổng lồ use the shape later:
Right-click it, then select Save as Picture. Save the tệp tin in a thư mục on your device.
To insert the picture in a different document, open it, then select Insert > Pictures, then locate the picture and select Insert.
