Uploaded January 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Learn how to insert shapes in Microsoft Word. In addition, we will change the shape color, outline, and effects such as shadows and reflections. Then, we will place shapes behind text and other objects.
Sometimes shapes placed behind text or other objects can be difficult to select, so we will also look at how to select them regardless of their location.
Shapes include circles, squares, rectangles, arrows, lines, hearts, flowchart symbols, banners, and speech bubbles.
These steps apply to Word for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac (a.k.a. Word for Mac) Word 2021, Word 2019, Word 2016, and Word 2013.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:48 How to Insert Shapes
01:21 How to Change the Shape Color, Outline, and Effects
03:04 How to Place Shapes behind Text and Other Objects on a PC
04:00 How to Place Shapes behind Text and Other Objects on a Mac
04:33 How to Select Shapes behind Text or Other Objects
📝 Companion Blog Post/Transcript for this Video
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How to Insert and Modify Shapes in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)
erinwrightwriting.com/shapes-in-microsoft-word
💻 Related Resources
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Insert Images into Shapes in Microsoft Word (YouTube Short)
youtube.com/shorts/6ht4-88_RpU
How to Use Microsoft Word (Playlist)
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTcwfTvXiBsjMtG6vRKB1jIV_pvfIdQjK
Microsoft Word Basics (Playlist)
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTcwfTvXiBsjSD2TjOVB2ApKrX2iEq0kX
💻 Please visit my website at erinwrightwriting.com for more writing-related software tutorials.
Thank you for watching!
#microsoftword #wordformac
All Rights Reserved © 2026 Erin Wright
Learn how to insert shapes in Microsoft Word. In addition, we will change the shape color, outline, and effects such as shadows and reflections. Then, we will place shapes behind text and other objects.
Sometimes shapes placed behind text or other objects can be difficult to select, so we will also look at how to select them regardless of their location.
Shapes include circles, squares, rectangles, arrows, lines, hearts, flowchart symbols, banners, and speech bubbles.
These steps apply to Word for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac (a.k.a. Word for Mac) Word 2021, Word 2019, Word 2016, and Word 2013.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:48 How to Insert Shapes
01:21 How to Change the Shape Color, Outline, and Effects
03:04 How to Place Shapes behind Text and Other Objects on a PC
04:00 How to Place Shapes behind Text and Other Objects on a Mac
04:33 How to Select Shapes behind Text or Other Objects
📝 Companion Blog Post/Transcript for this Video
=========================================
How to Insert and Modify Shapes in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)
erinwrightwriting.com/shapes-in-microsoft-word
💻 Related Resources
==================
Insert Images into Shapes in Microsoft Word (YouTube Short)
youtube.com/shorts/6ht4-88_RpU
How to Use Microsoft Word (Playlist)
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTcwfTvXiBsjMtG6vRKB1jIV_pvfIdQjK
Microsoft Word Basics (Playlist)
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTcwfTvXiBsjSD2TjOVB2ApKrX2iEq0kX
💻 Please visit my website at erinwrightwriting.com for more writing-related software tutorials.
Thank you for watching!
#microsoftword #wordformac
All Rights Reserved © 2026 Erin Wright
