436 Chapter 15 Format Slides
- Click the Shape Outline arrow again. Then below the palette, point to Weight,
and in the list, click 3 pt.
Tip The abbreviation pt stands for point. A point is a unit of measurement used in the
design and publishing industries. There are 72 points to the inch. - In the Shape Styles group, click the Shape Effects button.
A list of all the types of effects you can apply to the text box appears.Many possible effects are available with a couple of mouse clicks.- In turn, display the options for each type, and point to a few to see their live
previews. - When you have finished exploring, point to Glow, and then click the first thumbnail
in the last row (Orange, 18 pt glow, Accent color 1). - Click away from the text box to release the selection.
The text box is less likely to be overlooked now.