Formatting & Organizing Shapes in Visio 2016 for Windows
Visio 2016 (Windows)
| Intermediate
- 9 videos | 40m 45s
- Earns a Badge
Visio has powerful formatting options for shapes. Discover how to work with selection tools; format, group, organize, and arrange shapes; apply effects; work with layers; connect items; and create containers.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
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Using the selection toolsFormatting your shapesApplying effects to shapesManaging the items in your diagramGrouping objects
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Arranging items on a pageUsing layersConnecting items on your diagramCreating a container to highlight shapes
IN THIS COURSE
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3m 5sVisio 2016 allows you to select one or more elements at the same time, using the area and lasso selection tools, as well as selecting according to the type of element. FREE ACCESS
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6m 43sYou can change the color and styles of both the interior and outline of your shapes. You can go even further by using the preset themes, including personalized Quick Styles for each theme. FREE ACCESS
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3m 51sYou can apply very specific effects to the objects in your diagrams, including shadows, reflections, and 3D rotation. You can change the angles, distances, intensity, and colors for these effects. FREE ACCESS
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3m 40sThere are many different ways to modify the items within a diagram. You can also move, resize, rotate or delete items. FREE ACCESS
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3m 32sIf you want to manage multiple shapes at the same time, you can create a group. You can then format all the items in the group together, without having to select each one individually. You will also see how to remove an item from a group if you want to apply changes to it alone. FREE ACCESS
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5m 14sOnce you've inserted shapes and text, you may need to modify their spacing and alignment. With Visio 2016 you can manage the what appears in the foreground or background and how the objects relate to each other. FREE ACCESS
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5m 29sLayers can be used to group shapes together, thereby allowing you to manage and organize them as a single entity. For example, once you have attributed a particular layer to your shapes, you can use the layer tools to quickly mask those shapes. Here you will see how to create and apply layers to the various shapes in your diagram. FREE ACCESS
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5m 38sIn order to create clearer diagrams, you can use connectors to indicate the relationship between items. Here you'll see how to add connections, as well as how to adjust them to your needs. FREE ACCESS
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3m 33sIn order to highlight a part of your diagram, you can create a container, which is a bit like a frame. See how to add objects to your container and format them to be eye-catching and appealing. FREE ACCESS
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