Merging shapes to create your own graphics

- PowerPoint can actually be used…as a mini graphic arts program…to create a logo if you don't already have one,…or you can use it if you can't find…that perfect shape.…You can create your own custom shapes…in PowerPoint.…Let's take our medal.…I'm gonna turn this into a ribbon.…I'm gonna select "insert."…I'll choose "shapes," and from here…I'm going to choose the "diagonal stripe."…I'm going to draw a diagonal stripe down.…I'm going to change the color of it…by going over to "shape fill."…I'll choose a nice blue.…

Now we need to get one on the other side.…So I'm gonna hit "Command+C" on my keyboard,…and then "Command+V"…to create a copy of it.…I'll drag it along right beside it,…and on the "shape format" tab…I'm going to click the "rotate" button.…From here I can rotate it and flip it.…I'm going to flip it horizontally.…Now these are still two…completely separate entities…even though they look the same.…I'm gonna hold down…the "command" key on my keyboard,…and select both shapes.…

From here in the "shape format" tab…I'm going to click the "merge shapes" button.…