To define the shape of a frame

  1. Select the frame A shape used to hold text, pictures, graphics, PowerText or OLE objects. you want to change the shape of.

  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 A window used to supply information to Publisher. 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 a starburst or star, you can specify the shape of the star using the Inner Radius and Inner Points sliders.

If you chose the line, specify whether you want a closed or open path by checking the Closed Path check box. The path is closed when the box is checked.

  1. Click on the Close button in the top right-hand corner of the title bar to close the dialog box and keep the changes you have made to the frame shape.

Note:

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

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

Tools:

Frame Properties