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Hello everyone! Today I want to show you how to insert shapes and format shapes in Microsoft Word step-by-step!
Shapes like rectangles, circles, arrows, and callouts help you create flowcharts, diagrams, notice boxes, and title headers easily!
🟦 What are Shapes in MS Word?
Shapes are drawing objects like lines, arrows, rectangles, stars, and banners. You can color them, draw borders, and type text directly inside them!
📹 Video Tutorial: How to Use Shapes & Format Shapes (Khmer)
Watch full video tutorial in Khmer language below to learn how to insert and style shapes step-by-step:
📝 Step-by-Step How to Insert & Format Shapes
1. How to Insert a Shape:
- Go to Insert tab $\rightarrow$ click Shapes dropdown menu.
- Select any shape icon you like (e.g. Rectangle 🟥, Circle 🔴, Arrow ➡️).
- Click and drag your mouse on the Word document page to draw the shape!
2. How to Add Text Inside Shape:
- Right-click on the shape you drew.
- Select Add Text (or Edit Text).
- Type your text inside! You can change font size, color, and alignment normally.
3. How to Format Shape Colors & Styles:
- Click on the shape $\rightarrow$ Shape Format tab will appear at top menu.
- Shape Fill: Change background color inside shape (or pick No Fill).
- Shape Outline: Change line border color, line thickness (weight), or dashed style.
- Shape Effects: Add 3D Shadow, Reflection, or Soft Glow effects!
💡 Useful Tips & Tricks for Word Shapes
Hope this Khmer video guide and simple shape tricks help you design beautiful Word documents! Happy learning everyone!

Rean Computer 101
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