Feature Summary

The shadow feature is used to add a projection effect to images. You can set the shadow direction, distance, blur, and color to give images a three-dimensional floating visual effect.

Feature Description

Feature Dimension Description
Membership Restriction No membership restriction
Version Restriction No version restriction

Operation Steps

Using Preset Shadows

Feature Entry
"Picture Tools" tab → "Effects" → "Shadow"

  1. Select the image you want to add a shadow to
  2. Click the "Picture Tools" tab
  3. Click the "Effects" button
  4. Select "Shadow"
  5. Choose a preset shadow style:
  • "Outer Shadow": The shadow appears below the image
  • "Inner Shadow": The shadow appears on the inner edges of the image
  • "Perspective Shadow": Simulates a realistic perspective shadow

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Custom Shadow Parameters

Feature Entry①
"Picture Tools" tab → "Effects" → "More Settings" → "Picture Format" → "Effects" → "Shadow"

  1. Select the target image, and click "Effects" under the "Picture Tools" tab
  2. Click the "More Settings" option to expand the "Picture Format" sidebar
  3. Under the "Effects" option, click "Shadow" to expand the settings menu
  4. Adjust in the right task pane:
  • "Color": Select the shadow color
  • "Transparency": Adjust the shadow transparency
  • "Size": Adjust the shadow size
  • "Blur": Adjust the shadow edge blur
  • "Angle": Set the shadow casting angle
  • "Distance": Adjust the distance between the shadow and the image

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Feature Entry ②
Right-click menu on image → "Format Object"

  1. Select the image, right-click
  2. Select "Format Object"
  3. In the "Object Properties" panel on the right, click the "Effects" tab
  4. Expand "Shadow" to configure

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Feature Entry ③
Task Pane → "Properties" button

  1. Select the image
  2. Click the "Properties" button in the task pane on the right
  3. Click the "Effects" tab
  4. Expand "Shadow" to configure

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FAQ

Q1: How to make the shadow look more natural

  • Solution: Increasing the blur value makes the shadow edges softer, and decreasing the transparency makes the shadow more visible.

Q2: How to change the shadow color

  • Solution: Click the color button in the shadow options and select the desired color. Gray or black is usually used as the shadow color.

Q3: How to remove the shadow effect

  • Solution: Select No Shadow in the shadow options, or click Reset Style to clear all effects.

Notes

  • Shadow effects enhance the visual layering of images
  • It is recommended to choose an appropriate shadow style based on the image content and background
  • Excessive shadow distance can affect the overall harmony of the image
  • The "Picture Format" panel can be quickly opened by directly clicking the "Properties" button in the task pane, or by right-clicking the image and clicking "Format Picture" in the right-click menu