To edit a basic shape

Any shape you draw can also be used as a frame A shape used to hold text, pictures, graphics, PowerText or OLE objects. that you can place objects into. You can use the Frame Properties dialog box A window used to supply information to Publisher. to change the properties of your shapes.

  1. Select the shape you want to edit.

  2. From the Frame menu A list of available commands and actions in Publisher. Menu names are displayed in the menu bar at the top of the Publisher window., select Properties. The Frame Properties dialog box appears.

  3. Select the Shape tab.

  4. From the Style group box, click on the button for the shape you want.

    If you chose the polygon, starburst or star, specify the number of points you want in the Number of Points box.

    If you chose the polygon, starburst or star, you can check the Rotate check box A small square box on a dialog box that can be selected or cleared. A check box represents an option that you can turn on or off. to rotate the frame so that its base is changed to the next point or side.

    If you chose the line, specify whether you want a closed or open path A straight or curved line consisting of one or more segments joined together at points. by checking the Closed Path check box. The path is closed when the box is checked.

    If you chose the starburst or star, you can change the inner radius of the frame using the Inner Radius slider A box that you can drag to adjust the effect of the control e.g. the tint slider on a colour palette..

    If you chose a starburst, you can change the length of the inner points using the Inner Points slider.

  1. Click on the Close button in the top right-hand corner of the title bar The horizontal bar that contains the title of the window or dialog box. to close the dialog box and keep the changes you have made to the shape.

Note:

You can see the effect of your changes on the selected shape on the page.

If the Frame Properties dialog box obscures the shape you are editing, you can move it by dragging its title bar to a new location.

Tools:

Frame Properties