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.
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.
Color
Specify the line color.
- Transparency
Specify transparency for the selected color.
- Line Type
Specify the line type.
- Line Weight
Specify the line weight.
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.
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.
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.
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