All Visio shapes behave like 1-D or 2-D shapes. 1-D shapes, such as lines, have end points that you can use to shorten or lengthen them. 2-D shapes, such as rectangles, circles, diamonds, and triangles, have selection handles that you can use to increase their height or width.
You can drag a corner selection handle on a 2-D shape to resize it proportionally. Drag the rotation handle on a 2-D shape to rotate it.
When the pointer changes to a four-headed arrow pointer, you can move the shape. When the pointer changes to a two-headed arrow pointer, you can resize the shape.
To copy and position a shape in a single action, drag it while holding down the Ctrl key. Be sure to release the mouse button before the Ctrl key; otherwise, you'll move the shape.
To add text to a shape, select it, and then type your text. To add independent text to a diagram, use the Text tool.
To work with an individual shape in a group, subselect the shape within the group.
To find additional shapes for your diagrams, type keywords in the Search for Shapesbox.
To insert pictures created in other programs into your diagrams, use the Picture commandon the Format menu or the Clip Art task pane.Chapter Title