Learn how to format arrowheads for line shapes in PowerPoint 2010 for Windows. You can add arrowheads at one or both ends, and choose many styles and sizes for the arrowheads.
Author: Geetesh Bajaj
Product/Version: PowerPoint 2010 for Windows
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 and higher
We have already explained the basics of outlines in PowerPoint 2010 and how you can change their weight and dash types. In this tutorial we'll learn about adding arrowheads to some of these outlines.
So why do we use the term "some" rather than "all" outlines? That is because arrowheads can only be added to outlines within open shapes. Shapes, such as rectangles, circles, etc. are closed shapes. Regular line shapes, such as straight lines, curves, scribbles, etc. are open shapes. Figure 1 shows a thick weighted outline around both a closed shape, and as an open shape. Arrowheads can be added only to open shapes, like the one on the right in Figure 1.
Figure 1: Samples of lines (outlines) in closed and open shapes
If you want to see some samples of lines with arrowheads on one or both sides, refer to Figure 2.
Figure 2: Sample arrow styles (lines with arrows)
Follow these steps to add or edit arrowheads:
See Also:
Shape Lines: Formatting Arrowheads for Line Shapes (Glossary Page)
Formatting Arrowheads for Line Shapes in PowerPoint 2016 for Windows
Formatting Arrowheads for Line Shapes in PowerPoint 2013 for Windows
Formatting Arrowheads for Line Shapes in PowerPoint 2011 for Mac
Formatting Arrowheads for Line Shapes in PowerPoint 2007 for Windows
Formatting Arrowheads for Line Shapes in PowerPoint 2003 and 2002 for Windows
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