Soften edges on graphics/photos

wiwachris · External Since: Sep 16, 2004 Posts: 1

Is there a way to soften the edges (smudge, blur, etc.) objects in
PowerPoint? For example, I drew an oval using the oval tool, filled it with a
picture, and now would like to soften the edges so it would not look so harsh
in my presentation. Is there a way to do this?

Thanks!

Steve Rindsberg · External Since: Apr 02, 2004 Posts: 8555

In article , Wiwachris
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> Is there a way to soften the edges (smudge, blur, etc.) objects in
> PowerPoint? For example, I drew an oval using the oval tool, filled it with a
> picture, and now would like to soften the edges so it would not look so harsh
> in my presentation. Is there a way to do this?

Try this:

Select it
Press Ctrl+C to copy
Choose Edit, Paste Special and choose a bitmap format, PNG for example

PowerPoint normally softens bitmaps so that should do ya.

If you want less softening, try enlarging the button or whatever before you copy
it. Or shrink it for more.

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TAJ Simmons · External Since: Jan 20, 2004 Posts: 1404

wiwachris,

See adding soft shadows behind graphics
<a rel="nofollow" style='text-decoration: none;' href="http://www.powerpoint-graphics.com/powerpoint-pictures.htm#soft" target="_blank">http://www.powerpoint-graphics.com/powerpoint-pictures.htm#soft</a>

Cheers
TAJ Simmons
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"wiwachris" wrote in message

> Is there a way to soften the edges (smudge, blur, etc.) objects in
> PowerPoint? For example, I drew an oval using the oval tool, filled it with a
> picture, and now would like to soften the edges so it would not look so harsh
> in my presentation. Is there a way to do this?
>
> Thanks!