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You can use the Interactive Drop Shadow tool to create the illusion of depth in two-dimensional objects.

  1. Open the Interactive Tools flyout, and click the Interactive Drop Shadow tool.
  2. Click the books, and drag to position the drop shadow.
  3. Select Flat Bottom Left from the Preset List in the Property bar.
  4. In the Drop Shadow X Offset box on the Property Bar, type 0.171, then press Enter.
  5. In the Drop Shadow Y Offset box, type 0.253, then press Enter.
  6. In the Drop Shadow Opacity box, type 50, then press Enter.
  7. In the Drop Shadow Feathering box, type 15, then press Enter.
  8. Click the Drop Shadow Feathering Direction button, and click the Average button.
  9. Press ENTER to display the effect.

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