Illustrating with graphic elements in Word 365 (2025)

IN THIS COURSE

• 1.  Overview: Illustrating with graphic elements in Word 365 (2025)
  45s
  This video outlines the key concepts covered in the Illustrating with graphic elements in Word 365 course, including creating a diagram using shapes, using the drawing canvas, and inserting SmartArt graphics. FREE ACCESS
• 2.  Using shapes in Word 365
  4m 4s
  Word 365 has a variety of shapes that you can use to create diagrams. Discover the Shapes gallery with options to add lines, rectangles, arrows or flowchart elements. See also how to add text to your shapes to further illustrate your ideas. This video aligns with the MO-110 Microsoft Word Exam objectives: Insert shapes and Add and modify text in shapes. FREE ACCESS
• 3.  Formatting shapes in Word 365
  3m 46s
  To help your shapes stand out in your document, you can apply shape styles, customize the fill, and apply a shape outline. Also, see how to apply shape effects such as shadows, reflections and glow. This video aligns with the MO-110 Microsoft Word Exam objective: Format graphic elements. FREE ACCESS
• 4.  Drawing freeform shapes in Word 365
  4m 42s
  You can draw shapes by hand using Word 365’s freeform Shape and Scribble tools. These tools allow you to draw in your document using your mouse or trackpad. You can customize the look of your freeform shape by editing its points and using the formatting shape options. This video aligns with the MO-110 Microsoft Word Exam objective: Format graphic elements. FREE ACCESS
• 5.  Using the selection pane in Word 365
  3m 11s
  If you’re working with multiple shapes, pictures, or charts, it can be difficult to select the right object. Word 365’s Selection pane allows you to manage the objects in your document by selecting specific objects, re-ordering, and showing or hiding them. FREE ACCESS
• 6.  Arranging objects in Word 365
  3m 18s
  You can arrange the objects in your Word 365 document using the arrange tools. Discover how to change an object’s level, alignment, and distribution. FREE ACCESS
• 7.  Using a drawing canvas in Word 365
  4m 17s
  Word 365’s drawing canvas is a great organization tool if you’re working with a complex diagram that contains multiple individual objects. The drawing canvas allows you to move and format multiple shapes as a single group and use connectors between shapes. FREE ACCESS
• 8.  Inserting a SmartArt graphic in Word 365
  3m 54s
  The SmartArt feature lets you easily create professional-looking diagrams using graphics. Word 365 has a variety of SmartArt styles to fit your needs. These predefined SmartArt graphics are also highly customizable and can be modified quickly and easily. This video aligns with the MO-110 Microsoft Word Exam objective: Insert SmartArt graphics. FREE ACCESS
• 9.  Organizing a SmartArt graphic in Word 365
  4m 26s
  After you have inserted a SmartArt graphic, you can move and resize it to fit your Word 365 document. You can customize the individual components of the graphic by changing their positioning and adding text and pictures. If you need your SmartArt graphic to display more information, you can also easily add more shapes. This video aligns with the MO-110 Microsoft Word Exam objective: Add and modify SmartArt graphic content. FREE ACCESS
• 10.  Formatting a SmartArt graphic in Word 365
  2m 38s
  To help your SmartArt graphic stand out in your Word 365, you can adjust its formatting options. Discover how to change its layout, and shapes and apply a SmartArt style. Also, see how to apply styles and effects to individual shapes within the graphic. This video aligns with the MO-110 Microsoft Word Exam objectives: Format SmartArt graphics and Add and modify SmartArt graphic content. FREE ACCESS