Shadow dialog box

Style

Sets the shadow style for the selected shape. Page Default sets the shape to follow the page shadow style settings.

Color

Determines the shadow background color of the selected shape. For example, in a grid pattern, the spaces between the grid show the color. Select a new background color from the list, or click More Colors to define a custom color in the Colors dialog box.

Pattern

Determines the shadow pattern. Select None to delete an existing shadow.

Pattern color

Determines the shadow pattern (foreground) color. For example, in a grid pattern, the grid displays the pattern color. Select a new foreground color from the list, or click More Colors to define a custom color in the Colors dialog box.

Transparency

Move the slider to set the transparency of the shadow from 0 percent to 100 percent.

Preview

Displays a preview of your Shadow selections.

Size & position

Specifies the position of shadows in relation to shapes. To change the shadow offset, type new distances in the X Offset and Y Offset boxes. Click the arrows to visually experiment with offset values.

Magnification specifies the size of the shadow in relation to the shape.

Direction

Specifies the angle for an oblique shadow.