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Formatting Diagrams

It is possible to format your diagrams with the AutoLayout switched on.

When AutoLayout is switched on the individual items can be formatted. They just cannot be moved or resized.

You can format the individual items of a diagram by using the Format AutoShape dialog box.

There are two ways you can display this dialog box

1) Selecting (Format > AutoShape).

2) Using the AutoShape shortcut menu.

Colors and Lines Tab

Text Box Tab

AutoLayout Switched On

Switching AutoLayout on allows to select the items but displays grey selection handles.

Autolayout Switched Off

Switching AutoLayout off allows to select the items to display the familiar white selection handles.

The is allows you to do any of the following:

1) Increase and decrease the individual size of the individual items

2) Drag and reposition individual items

3) Rotate the individual items by dragging the yellow diamond.

4) Change the actual shape completely using (Draw > Change AutoShape) command.

5) Add additional shapes and textboxes to your diagrams.

Things to Remember

To enter text into a shape just click on it and start typing.