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Edit Shape Greyed Out

jemal adem 1 Reputation point
2022-12-10T02:45:35.07+00:00

I am using Word 2019 and the edit shape feature is greyed out. Is there a certain restriction that I need to remove or is my Word just messed up?

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  1. Emily Hua-MSFT 27,901 Reputation points
    2022-12-12T06:35:42.363+00:00

    Hi @jemal adem

    > I am using Word 2019 and the edit shape feature is greyed out

    Could you please take a screenshot to show us this feature button and your shape?

    I need to confirm more information to narrow down.

    • Does this button greyed out in all Word documents include the blank file?
    • Do all shapes you inserted that can not click Edit Shape button?
      Please note, if you go to Insert > Shapes > New Drawing Canvas, then if you choose the canvas, the Edit Shape button is greyed out.
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      Besides, this feature button does not apply to Line and Line Arrow shapes.
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    Any updates, welcome to let us know.

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  2. Stefan Blom 342.2K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2022-12-10T11:47:43.523+00:00

    If multiple shapes are selected (or if you have grouped shapes), you won't have access to all the sub-menus of Edit Shape, but Edit Shape > Change Shape should still be available.

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