Working with the Picture Fill The Text Box now has a Picture Fill behind the text. By default, the text is black, however it seems a little hard to read. A little bit of formatting can make the text stand out.   9. Try it: Format the Font Shadow Select the words: Flowers Appear. Go to Home ->Font->Shadow.   Memo to Self: You may want to change the Font Color or Size, depending on the picture you chose for the Shape Fill. Do whatever it takes to make the message easier to read. Home ->Font->Shadow Exam 77-883: Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 2. Creating a Slide Presentation 2.6. Format text boxes: Shape Fill-Picture