Shape Effects: Shadow Microsoft PowerPoint has wonderful Shape Effects. The options include Shadow, Reflection, Glow, Soft Edges, Bevel and 3-D Rotation.   A Shadow brings an image out from the background. We added a shadow on the Text. Here are the steps to add a shadow to the Text Box.   3. Try it: Add a Shadow Continuing with Slide 4. The Text Box is selected. Go to Home ->Drawing. Go to Shape Effects->Shadow.   What Do You See? There are several types of Shadows. The Outer Shadows are applied outside of the Shape. The Inner Shadows create the illusion of depth, like shiny candy.   Please pick one of the Shadows. Keep going... Exam 77-883: Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 2. Creating a Slide Presentation 2.6. Format text boxes: Shape Effects-Shadow Home ->Drawing->Shape Effects->Shadow