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How do I add Text Effects to a Text Box?

Follow these steps:

  1. Create your Text Box and add your content.
  2. Once the text is entered, Click on the Effects toolbar button.
    NOTE:  The Effects button should be located along the Left hand side of the screen in the Main Toolbar.  If you do not see it you may need to click the right arrow at the bottom of the Main Toolbar to see the next set of buttons.
  3. You should see the following screen pop up.
    Effects Screen
  4. Now click on the Text Effects button Text Effects Button.
  5. Select the effect you would like to use.
  6. When finished click the Check Mark Button Check Mark button to assign the effect to your Text Object.

The next time you run your Slide Show you should see the Text displayed using the effect selected.

NOTE:  The following is an alternate way of getting to the Effects screen.

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