Creating graphics
You can create shapes in a WordPerfect document. A shape is any object created using WordPerfect drawing tools.
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This is an example of a picture created using WordPerfect basic shapes.
You can create basic shapes, such as triangles, circles, or rectangles, as well as lines, arrows, stars, and more. You can also create polylines.
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These are examples of preset shapes: 1) basic shapes and 2) flowchart shapes.
You can also apply graphic effects to text using TextArt. For information about TextArt, see “Using TextArt.”
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Click Insert
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Enable one of the following options:
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Lines — lets you create shapes such as straight or curved lines
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Basic — lets you create shapes such as circles, rectangles, or cubes
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Arrows — lets you create various types of arrows
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Flowchart — lets you create shapes used in a flowchart
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Stars — lets you create various types of stars
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Callout — lets you create callouts, which can be used to enclose text
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Action — lets you create shapes used to denote action
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Open the shape picker, and click a shape.
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Click OK.
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Drag to draw the shape.
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Enabling the lines option also allows you to create polylines. For more information about creating polylines, see “To create a polyline.”
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You can insert precise horizontal, vertical, and diagonal lines by holding down Ctrl while you draw a line.
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You can create a square by holding down Shift while you draw a rectangle.
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To create a polyline | ![]() |
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Click Insert
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Enable the Lines option.
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Open the Shape picker, and click a polyline.
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Click OK.
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Drag and click to build the shape.
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Double-click to complete the shape.
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To create a drawing | ![]() |
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Click Insert
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Presentations opens.
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For more information about creating drawings in Presentations, refer to the Presentations Help.
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