MS Publisher-

Working With Shapes

and Objects
GROUP 5
Introduction
The elements of any publication are
referred to as objects in Publisher. One
kind of item you have experience with is
text boxes. Publisher also provides building
blocks and shapes as decorative items.
You will learn how to make and alter
shapes and building blocks in this session.
Additionally, you'll learn how to organize,
align, and arrange objects of all kinds.
 Working
With Shapes
How to insert a shape?
1. Select the Insert tab, then locate the Illustrations group.

2. Click the Shapes drop-

down command.
How to insert a shape?

3. Select a shape
from the drop-
down menu.
How to insert a shape?

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.
How to resize a shape?
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
How to resize a shape?
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
Modifying
Shapes
Modifying Shapes
-changing the size, shape, color, or other attributes of an object on a
publication.
-customize and improve the appearance of a publication.
-allows users to create more visually appealing and impactful
publications.
-users can better convey their message, enhance reader
engagement, and improve the overall effectiveness of their
publication.
How to Modify a Shape: step by step
1. Open the MS Publisher
program on your computer.

2. Click on "File" in the

top left corner of the
screen, and select
"Open" to open the
publication you want to
modify.
How to Modify a Shape: step by step
1. Open the MS Publisher
program on your computer.

2. Click on "File" in the

top left corner of the
screen, and select
"Open" to open the
publication you want to
modify.

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How to Modify a Shape: step by step
3. Select the shape you want to modify
by clicking on it. You will see the shape's
handles appear on the edges and corners
of the shape.

4. Click on the "Format" tab in the

ribbon at the top of the screen.
How to Modify a Shape: step by step
5. Choose the attribute you want
to modify, such as size, color, or
shape, from the "Shape Styles" or
"Shape Fill" sections of the
ribbon.

6. Use the available tools and options to adjust

the shape as needed. For example, to resize the
shape, click and drag one of the handles on the
edges or corners of the shape. To change the
color of the shape, select a new color from the
color palette.
How to Modify a Shape: step by step
7. Preview the changes by
clicking on the "Preview"
button in the "Print Preview"
section of the ribbon.

8. Save your changes by clicking on

"File" in the top left corner of the
screen, and selecting "Save" or "Save
As" to save the modified publication.
 Working with
Building Blocks
Working with Building Blocks
4 Different Kinds of Building Blocks
1. Page parts, which are stylized placeholders for your images and
text.
Working with Building Blocks
4 Different Kinds of Building Blocks
2. Calendars are an event planning and advance scheduling
presentations
Working with Building Blocks
4 Different Kinds of Building Blocks
3. Borders and Accent, You can apply a border of your own choosing to a picture.
An accent is a stress or emphasis on a particular part of something, usually a word
Working with Building Blocks
4 Different Kinds of Building Blocks
4. Advertisements, otherwise known as an advert or ad, is generally considered
a public communication that promotes a product, service, brand or event.
How to insert a building
block?
1.First Locate the Building
Blocks group by selecting the
Insert tab.

2.Select one of the four

Building Block commands
from the drop-down menu
How to insert a building block?
3. A drop-down menu with
Building Block styles and
options will appear. Choose
the appropriate Building
Block.

4.Then the
Building Block
will be put in
place
How to insert a building
block?

5. Lastly, modify the wording

and formatting of the
Building Block as needed
until you are satisfied with its
appearance.
Aligning
 Aligning two or more items
1. To create a selection box around
the items you wish to align, click and
drag your mouse. Now that all of the
objects are selected, they will all have
sizing handles.

2. Locate the Arrange group by clicking

the Format tab.
Aligning two or more items

3. Select Align from the drop-

down menu.

4. Choose from the six available

alignment options.
Aligning two or more items
5. Depending on the option
you choose, the items will
align to one another.

*By pressing the shift key while

clicking each object you want to
pick, you can select multiple
objects at once!
Aligning objects to the page

1. Choose the object or things

you want to align.

2. Locate the Arrange group by

clicking the Format tab.
Aligning objects to the page

3. In the drop-down
menu, select Align.

4. Select Relative to Margin

Guides in the drop-down menu
that displays.
Aligning objects to the page

5. Choose one of the six

alignment possibilities.

6. Depending on the
choice you choose, the
objects will align to the
page.
Activity
Time!
Activity 1
Arrange the steps on how to insert a shape by
attaching the flowers to its stem.
Activity 2: Multiple Choice
It is the process of altering an object's size, shape, color, or other
properties on a publication. This may be done to personalize and
enhance the look of a magazine as well as to improve the content's
effectiveness and engagement.

Working with
Modifying Shapes
Pictures

Aligning Building Blocks

Activity 2: Multiple Choice
What command is used when choosing the attribute you
want to modify, such as size, color, or shape?

Shape Outline Shape Fill

Change Shape Building Blocks

Activity 2: Multiple Choice
Given are the ways on how to modify shapes, EXCEPT
ONE.

To resize the shape, click and drag To change the color of the shape,
one of the handles on the edges or select a new color from the color
corners of the shape. palette.

Select multiple objects and Change the shape outline by

selecting a color, weight, and dashed
click Format tab to arrange line, then clicking the Shape Outline
them. drop-down command.
Activity 2: Multiple Choice

What is true about modifying shapes?

Users can increase reader

Alter and enhance a engagement, communicate
effectively, and improve publication
publication's look. effectiveness.

Enables users to produce

Publisher tools help quickly
publications with greater impact
and accurately set up pages.
and aesthetic appeal.
Activity 3: Crossword Puzzle
Down:
1. What building blocks are stylized placeholders for images and text?
4. This building block is generally considered a public communication that
promotes a product, service, brand or event.

Across:
2. These building blocks are event planning and advance scheduling
presentations.
3. This is applied when choosing your own picture.
5. This building block is a stress or emphasis on a particular part of
something, usually a word.
Activity 4
Arrange the steps on how to align two or
more objects using the banderitas.
 GROUP 5
Ma. Julia Iana A. Villarde
Arianne Macy C. Garcia

Thank you! Nebon B. Leonillo

Rhanz Josue S. Millanes
Miguel Jhonaz F. Padilla