Monday 18 November 2019

How to add shapes in Microsoft Excel?



In Microsoft excel there are many different Shape built in which we can use easily in our worksheet according to our work requirement and choice. We can insert readymade shape, such as text box, rectangle, circles, block arrow, line, equation shape flowchart symbol, star and banner, callout, etc.

How to Add Shapes in Microsoft Excel



From the Insert tab, in the Illustrations group, click on Shapes.

excel custom shapes
Insert shapes tab
To insert a shape simply click on the shape you want from the drop-down menu. Select a shape by clicking on it Excel will automatically choose the default color and style.

excel custom shapes
Excel custom shapes

When you select any shape, then you can see your cursor will change to a plus sign.

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Plus  sign while  adding excel custom shapes

Also Read:

How To Insert Picture In Excel


How to Resize, Rotate and Curve the Shapes

Click in your worksheet where you want to place the shape, and when you added a  shape drag your mouse until the shape is the size you want it to be in a worksheet. 
See the below image for better understanding.

how to rotate shape in excel, how to resize shape in excel
how to resize rotate and curve shape in excel

When shapes inserted in the worksheet you can also use many other options for your shape in the below image you can see options.


shapes in ms excel
Shapes other options in ms excel

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