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Adding a 3-D Effect to an Object

If you want an object to appear three-dimensional, you can add a 3-D effect. For example, if you are creating a logo, a 3-D effect makes the object stand out from the page. You can select from a variety of different 3-D styles.

Different effects can be added to a 3-D object using the 3-D Settings command on the 3-D palette. You can apply various depth, direction, lighting, surface, and color settings. You can also tilt 3-D objects down, up, left, or right.

Depending on the object selected, certain options may not be available. For example, an object can have either a shadow or a 3-D effect, but not both. You cannot assign a line color to a filled, 3-D object, but you can change the fill color.

Adding a 3-D effect


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Read through the steps:. If you would like to complete these steps in an actual Office file, please click on the link and move between the Office file and Web windows until you are satisfied you have mastered the skill. (If a dialog box appears while you are trying to open the exercise, click Open It.)

Practice the Skill

1. Open the Word document DRAW6.DOC by clicking the link above.Display the entire Standard toolbar, switch to Print Layout view, and display the rulers.
2. Click the Drawing button on the Standard toolbar to display the Drawing toolbar.
   The Drawing toolbar appears.
   
   
3. Point to the border of the rectangle.
   The mouse pointer changes into a single, white arrow with a black, four-headed arrow attached to it.
   
   
4. Click the rectangle border.
   Selection handles appear around the object.
   
   
5. Click the 3-D button on the Drawing toolbar.
   A palette of 3-D effects appears.
   
   
6. Click (first row, second column) to apply a specific 3-D style.
   The 3-D effect is applied to the object.
   
   
7. With the 3-D rectangle still selected, click the 3-D button on the Drawing toolbar and select the 3-D Settings command.
   The 3-D Settings toolbar appears.
8. Select the 3-D Color list (last button) and apply the Gray-25% (fourth row, last color) color. Close the 3-D Settings toolbar.
   The color of the 3-D effect is changed.
   
   
9. Click anywhere in the document to deselect the object.
   The selection handles disappear.
   
   

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