Question

What is an AutoShape? Discuss the formatting that can be applied to an AutoShape.

Answer 1

Explanation:

AutoShapes is a tool to help you draw objects on your document. You can choose to have an AutoShapes toolbar or use the AutoShapes menu on the Draw toolbar. Once you insert an AutoShape, you can also put a Text Box inside it, or other shapes. You can move or resize them as you wish.

Answer 2

Explanation:

• AutoShapes can be used for emphasizing certain points in the presentation. This option can be seen under Drawing Toolbar.  
• Under the Format AutoShape dialog box, we are able to change the color, pattern, size, outline and various other options.
• The formatting options available in AutoShape are Changing the shape of fill and outline, choosing a fill, Changing the color of outline and its style, changing the layout, size, picture options and so on.