Using Preset Shape Effects
The Preset menu on the Shape Effects drop-down offers 12 built-in combinations of
shadow, reflection, glow, soft edges, bevel, and rotation. Figure 2.45 shows the 12 preset
thumbnails, plus several charts created with the various presets.
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Figure 2.44
These effects are
available on the
Format ribbon.
Figure 2.45
The 12 charts on the
sheet match the
sequence of built-in
presets on the
menu.
For more control of the effects, you can choose the 3-D Options selection at the bottom of
the menu. In the 3-D Format category, the Material drop-down offers 11 textures. The final
three textures are translucent textures ...