[techtalk] GRAPHICS – Turn Pictures Into Shapes

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Turn your images into shapes

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GRAPHICS – Turn Pictures Into Shapes

Intermediate

Do you want ideas to make your presentations more intriguing so that you keep your audience's attention? There are all kinds of ways to do that. Today's tip will open up a clever way to merge pictures into shapes ... things like stars, arrows or speech bubbles.

You can do this cool technique in Word/Google Docs and PowerPoint/Google Slides! It's quick, simple and appealing! NOTE: The process for Google Docs is slightly different. You'll find the instructions in a separate section below.

[crop an image to a shape]
[cropped image to shape]

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In Word and PowerPoint

Whether you are in Word or PPT, you can use the crop feature to instantly fit an image into a predetermined shape. Just start with a picture and click on the Picture Format tab. Then find the "Crop" section, and choose "Crop to Shape". It's that simple!

Make a Picture Fit Into a Shape

·    First, go to the Insert menu and under Pictures, add one from your device or choose from stock images.

·    Click on the image you've selected which activates the Picture Format tab.

·    On the Picture Format tab and in the Size section (on the right) click the Crop option and then from the drop-down select Crop to Shape.

[crop to shape]

[crop to shape]
·    From the shape options gallery, select one (arrow, star, banner, for example) to apply to your picture.

·    TIP: Some shapes won't be a good choice for your image orientation. You can use Ctrl+Z to undo the choice (or tap the Undo icon) or go back to the Crop options and select a new shape.

·    NOTE: See the instructions below to learn how to change what area of the picture shows within the shape.

·    Resize the image to fit on your slide by clicking on the shape, grab one of the sizing handles (dots in the corners or side), and then drag to make it larger or smaller.

Adjust the Image Placement in Word and PowerPoint

Sometimes the part of the picture that shows in the shape may not be what you want. Use the Fill and Fit functions.

·    Click on the Shape to highlight it (and the image inside).

·    Go to the Picture Format tab and click on Crop. In the Crop dropdown menu, you'll see Fill and Fit. You can make adjustments with these two options:

Fill adjusts the image size to match the shape's height or width, whichever is greatest. When you select it, you can move/drag your image within the shape to place it where you want. Press the Esc key when you’re finished.

Fit sets the image size so that it fits as much of the picture into the shape as possible. Some areas of the shape might remain empty, so this option isn't as flexible.

[fit or fill]

In Google SLIDES

To fit an image into a shape in Google Slides, you go to the "crop" icon, but choose the down arrow next to it, which is called "masking." Here's how:

·    In your SLIDE add an image by going to Insert, then select Image in the menu. Add it to your slide.

[add image to shape]
·    Click the image to select it which opens up a new toolbar. In this new menu select the drop-down arrow next to the Crop icon.

·    Here you'll see options to crop to Shapes, Arrows, Callouts or an Equation. Click the shape style you want.

·    It will be applied to your image.

·    To make any adjustments, click and drag the sizing handles.

·    To reposition the image within the shape, double-click the image (or click twice slowly) and now you can drag it up or down, left or right to fit the shape as you'd like.

[crop to shape]

Google DOCS: Use the Drawing Feature

Google Docs puts the "crop" icon and the "masking" dropdown arrow within the Drawing feature. Essentially, you insert a new drawing canvas, add the image and follow the same directions as above for the Google slides.

·    Click on Insert in the menu.
·    Choose Drawing, New.
·    Click on the image icon to add your Image.
·    Click on the dropdown arrow next to the crop icon (the masking dropdown).
·    Choose a Shape, Arrow, Callout or Equation.

[insert shape]

·    To reposition the image in the shape, double-click the image and now you can drag it up or down, left or right to fit the shape as you'd like.
·    When you're done with any edits, click the Save and Close button to add it to your Google Doc.

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Communications: Talking

"Thank you" and then say...

I recently decided to start working out in a program offered nearby. It has a trainer guiding us through a variety of cardio and strength-building exercises.

50 long minutes!

Because it's been a while since I've done such rigorous working out, I need to ramp up a bit, right? The trainers and the assistants are always positive, telling you that's great.

I figure that they are supposed to be positive to keep us going.

Well, it's about my sixth or seventh time of doing what's called the Orange Theory class. Treadmill for 30 minutes, then floor exercises with weights, then rowing ... followed by more floor and more rowing. Finally, the class is over.

I started to head out of the exercise room and a woman I didn't know smiled at me and said, "You did great! (I thought to myself, "Oh good, she noticed I did more repetitions or walked faster." I certainly thought I was doing more.)

I said, "Thank you."

Then, remembering that I would get more intel on what she really meant, if I added, "What makes you say that?" ... I connected the thank you quickly with that question.

"Thank you! What makes you say that?"

She smiled and willingly offered, "You showed up!"

Boy, that wasn't what I was expecting! But it was valid. And insightful.

So no matter what compliment someone gives you, try saying "Thank you" followed immediately with, "What makes you say that?" (in a casual, non-aggressive way).

You'll be surprised by what you hear. And you'll like it!

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