Formatting & Organizing Shapes in Visio 2013 for Windows

IN THIS COURSE

• 1.  Managing the items in your diagram in Visio 2013 for Windows
  4m 48s
  There are many different ways to change the items within a diagram. You can create a zone and select more than one item. You can also move, resize, or delete items. FREE ACCESS
• 2.  Grouping objects in Visio 2013 for Windows
  4m 7s
  If you'd like to manage multiple shapes at the same time, you can create a group, which means you can select the group and apply formatting, without having to select each item. If you then need to apply changes to a single object, we'll see how to remove it from the group. FREE ACCESS
• 3.  Formatting your shapes in Visio 2013 for Windows
  4m 30s
  You can change the color of the inside of your shapes or the style of the outlines. You can go even further by using the preset themes, including personalized Quick Styles for each theme. FREE ACCESS
• 4.  Applying effects to shapes in Visio 2013 for Windows
  3m 41s
  You can apply very specific effects to the objects in your diagrams, including shadows, reflections, and 3D rotation. You can change the angles, distances, intensity, and colors for these effects. FREE ACCESS
• 5.  Arranging items on a page in Visio 2013 for Windows
  3m 15s
  Once you've inserted shapes and text, you may need to modify the spacing and alignment of the different items in your diagram. With Visio 2013 you can manage the what appears on top and how the objects are related to each other. FREE ACCESS
• 6.  Using layers in Visio 2013 for Windows
  4m 47s
  Layers can be used to group different shapes together, thereby allowing you to manage and organize them as a single entity. For example, once you have attributed a particular layer to your shapes, you can use the layer tools to quickly mask those shapes. This video tutorial will show you how to create and apply layers to the various shapes in your diagram. FREE ACCESS
• 7.  Connecting items on your diagram in Visio 2013 for Windows
  4m 36s
  In order to create clearer diagrams, you can use connectors to indicate the relationship between items. We'll see how to add connections, as well as how to adjust them to your needs. FREE ACCESS
• 8.  Creating a container to highlight shapes in Visio 2013 for Windows
  5m 21s
  In order to highlight a part of your diagram, you can create a container, which is a bit like a frame. We'll look at how to add objects to your container and make them look pretty. FREE ACCESS