Learn how to apply the dash attribute to shape outlines in PowerPoint 2010 for Windows. There are plenty of dashed, dotted, and combined line styles for you to use.
Author: Geetesh Bajaj
Product/Version: PowerPoint 2010 for Windows
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 and higher
In previous tutorials, we have explained the formatting of shape outlines in PowerPoint 2010 and changing the weight of shape outlines. In this tutorial, we'll show you how you can apply a dash style to the shape outline. A dashed line in PowerPoint 2010 for Windows can have plenty of variations: from a line with fewer dashes to ones with longer or smaller dashes, or even alternating small and long dashes. Figure 1 shows you some variations in dash styles available in PowerPoint 2010.
Figure 1: Dash style variations in outlines
Follow these steps to change dash styles for shape outlines in PowerPoint 2010 for Windows:
See Also:
Shape Lines: Formatting Line Dashes for Shapes (Glossary Page)
Formatting Line Dashes for Shapes in PowerPoint 2016 for Windows
Formatting Line Dashes for Shapes in PowerPoint 2013 for Windows
Formatting Line Dashes for Shapes in PowerPoint 2011 for Mac
Formatting Line Dashes for Shapes in PowerPoint 2007 for Windows
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