Demo: Using drawing tools (flowcharts)
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- Select Insert > Picture > AutoShapes.
- The AutoShapes toolbar opens.
- From the AutoShapes toolbar select the Flowchart menu button.
- Select the shape you require e.g. Process.
- The Drawing Canvas window opens.
- Insert the cursor within the drawing canvas and holding down the left mouse button drag out the shape until you are happy with it.
- Repeat steps 3 – 6 for any additional flowchart shapes you need to add.
To connect your items
- Select the Connectors menu button.
- Click the Straight Arrow Connector button.
- Click on one item and add a link to another item.
- Repeat step 8.
- Select the Curved Arrow Connector.
- Click on one item and add a link to another item.
- Repeat step 8.
- Select the Elbow Arrow Connector.
- Click on one item and draw a line.
- When you have completed your curve click the Esc key to end your drawing.