By default, objects stack in the order in which you create them. For example, in Figure 10-22, the text box appears over the shape because the shape was  created first, and so it is on the bottom of the stack. You can move the shape, but it will continue to be on the layer under […]

To apply a custom border or fill color to an object, you must know something about how PowerPoint uses and applies colors. Although this is covered in  Chapter 5, here is a quick review. PowerPoint uses a set of color placeholders for the bulk of its color formatting. Because each item’s color is defined by […]

A border (outline) around an object can draw attention to it, as well as separate it from surrounding items. When describing the buttons that create  borders around an object, PowerPoint uses inconsistent terminology between the two versions of the Format tab. For drawn objects, the button that applies borders is called the Shape Outline button; […]

The Gradient Stops slider contains one or more markers, which you can drag to change its position.  To add another stop, click the plus (+) button; to  remove a stop, select it and click the minus (–) button. The Transparency setting adjusts the amount of transparency that is associated with that  position in the gradient. […]

 Transparency: Drag the slider or enter a percentage if you want the picture fill to be semi-transparent; this works just the same as with colors and  gradients.  Rotate with Shape: Select or deselect this option to indicate whether the picture should rotate when the object is rotated. This is just the same  as […]