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Creating Shadows in Microsoft Publisher

Added 31 Jul 2008

Choose Object for a Publisher Shadow

Now select the text you wish to add a shadow to, in this case, it is a WordArt object. Go up to the toolbar and click the shadow style icon.

Publisher Shadow Options

There are many different options to choose from. Click on a shadow you like. You can adjust the shadow by clicking on the icon in the toolbar and selecting shadow settings. A small toolbar will appear where you can adjust the shadow.

Publisher Shadow Position

You can nudge the shadow up, down or to either side.

Publisher Shadow Color

You can also choose a color for the shadow under the Shadow color drop down menu.

Shadow Transparency

If you click on semitransparent shadow, it will take away or add transparency to the shadow.

Undo Publisher Shadow

If you decide you don't like the type of shadow you chose, just select the text and click the shadow icon to select a different shadow.