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How do I create a transparent circle within a solid rectangle that i can use to highlight underlying content?

Anonymous
2017-09-28T03:38:49+00:00

Essentially I am looking to have a base layer with a rectangle blocking it except for the area in the circle.

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-09-28T08:22:22+00:00

    Create the rectangle and then the circle on top of it. Then select both objects.

    Go to the Drawing Tool Format tab then click Merge Shapes and select Subtract.

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-10-09T09:05:39+00:00

    Hi Lewis,

    Can you insert a transparent circle to the rectangle? Do you need further help?

    Thanks,

    Qing

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  3. Anonymous
    2017-09-28T07:02:38+00:00

    Hi Lewis,

    Based on your description, my understanding is that you want to insert a solid rectangle, then insert a transparent circle to the rectangle on PowerPoint.

    If so, I suggest you try the following steps:

    1. Open PowerPoint.
    2. Click Insert>select Shapes>select cube.
    3. Then select an Oval to insert to the cube.
    4. Change the color of oval to white as below:

    If this is not your situation, please provide the detailed information about the requirement. (including rough draft)

    Thanks,

    Qing

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