You can set the basic properties for the objects including drawing properties, alignment or rotation.
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Drawing Properties Tab of Text Box and Shape Task Pane
Fill
- None
Select None to disable fill effects.
- Solid
Specify color and transparency to apply solid fill.- Color
Select a color from the color palette.
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Transparency
Specify transparency for the selected color.
- Color
Line
You can specify the color, weight, type, and more for the selected line.
- None
Select None to disable lines.
- Solid
Apply lines with the color of your choice.
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Color
Specify the line color.
- Transparency
Specify transparency for the selected color.
- Line Type
Specify the line type.
- Line Weight
Specify the line weight.
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Size and Properties Tab of Text Box and Shape Task Pane
Size and Properties
Change the size of an object or set its position within a document.
- Size and Position
You can adjust the size of an object by entering specific values and change the location.
- Width
Specify the width of the object.
- Height
Specify the height of the object.
- Lock Aspect Ratio
Maintain aspect ratio when changing either width or height of the selected object.
- Width
- Original Size
Click Reset to restore the original size of the object.
- Position
You can specify the position of the inserted object and its distance from the position basis.
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Horizontal
Set horizontal position of an object. You can specify the distance from the position basis.
- Vertical
Set vertical position of an object. You can specify the distance from the position basis.
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Alignment
Change the order of objects or set alignment and spacing.
- Order
Click one of the icons to change the order of objects.
- Bring to Front: Bring the selected object to the front.
- Bring Forward: Move the selected object one object forward.
- Send to Back: Send the selected object to the back.
- Send Backward: Move the selected object one object backward.
- Text Wrapping
Specify position for wrapping text when the body text and an object overlapping. This is enabled only when a specific wrapping style is selected.