Drawing Toolbar In Word 2003

(Archives) Microsoft Office 2003: Office Drawing Toolbar

Last updated Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, at 10:31 a.m.

This article is based on legacy software.

Using the Office drawing tools is an easy way to enhance any document. Whether you are adding color to text or adding shapes and 3-D effects, the Office drawing tools make it easy for any user. This document gives instructions on how to access the Drawing toolbar and defines the toolbar options available in Office 2003.

Accessing the Drawing Toolbar

The View menu gives the option of viewing any toolbar for your particular needs.

From the View menu, select Toolbars » Drawing .
The Drawing toolbar appears at the bottom of the screen.

Drawing Toolbar Options

With Office's drawing tools, you can draw shapes, add color to text or backgrounds, add Clip Art, shading, and 3-D effects to enhance any project. Located along the bottom of the window is a set of drawing tools on the Drawing toolbar. You can move the toolbar or have it be a free-floating window depending on your needs.

The following table shows the Drawing toolbar options and their uses.

Icon	Tool Name	Use
	Draw	Access a submenu to manipulate shapes and text boxes.
	Select Objects	Select any object or placeholder.
	AutoShapes	Access a submenu of readymade shapes.
	Line	Draw a single straight line.
	Arrow	Draw an arrow which can be modified using the Formattin button.
	Rectangle	Draws boxes or rectangles.
	Oval	Draws ovals and circles.
	Text Box	Enter text in a text box.
	Insert WordArt	Insert pre-formatted, stylized text. For more information, see Using WordArt.
	Insert Diagram or Organization Chart	Insert a diagram or organization chart.
	Insert Clip Art	Opens Insert ClipArt task pane for you to select Clip Art.
	Insert Picture from File	Insert an image stored on a disk.
	Fill Color	Apply color from edge to edge of a selected shape.
	Line Color	Apply color to a selected line or border.
	Font Color	Apply color to selected text.
	Line Style	Choose a style (thickness) for a selected line or border.
	Dash Style	Choose a dash style for a selected line or border.
	Arrow Style	Modify the style (arrow head, direction) of a selected arrow.
	Shadow Style	Choose a shadow style for selected text, shape, or object.
	3-D Style	Choose a 3-D effect for a selected shape.