On the “Insert” tab, click the “Shapes” button.
There are many more arrow types available including block arrows, curved arrows, and connector arrows. You don’t have to settle for just a straight arrow. Using Block, Curved, and Connector Arrows In the “Size” options in the Format Shape pane, you can specify an exact rotation in degrees. Hovering over each option lets you preview how your arrow will look.įor even more rotation options, click the “More Rotation Options” command.
Click the “Rotate” button and choose a rotation option. Select the arrow and then switch over to the “Format” tab. There are some more rotation options available, though. That’s the most useful option if you need to have the arrow point at a specific object in your presentation. You can rotate an arrow by clicking and dragging the handle on either end of an arrow. To change the thickness of the arrow, click the same “Shape Outline” button, point to the “Weight” menu, and then click on the thickness you want. On the “Format” tab, click the “Shape Outline” button and then click the color of your choice. To change an arrow’s color, first, click to select the arrow. If you don’t want the arrow to rotate while you resize it, hold the Shift key down while clicking and dragging. You can change the length of your arrow by clicking and dragging the handle on either end of the arrow.