In this lesson you will learn how to add more shapes to add layers. This is to add more design elements to your poster.
In this step, you will layer multiple shapes to create an interesting design for your school disco poster. Follow the instructions below:
1. Click on one of the shapes you have inserted in your document to select it.
2. Once the shape is selected, you will notice a new tab called 'Shape Format' appears on the ribbon. Click on this tab to access the shape formatting options.
3. In the 'Shape Format' tab, locate the 'Arrange' group. Click on the 'Arrange' button, which will open a dropdown menu with layering options.
4. To change the layering order of your shapes, choose either 'Bring Forward' or 'Send Backward' from the dropdown menu. 'Bring Forward' will move the selected shape one layer up, while 'Send Backward' will move it one layer down.
5. Continue adjusting the layering order of your shapes by selecting each shape and using the 'Bring Forward' or 'Send Backward' options until they overlap in an appealing way.
6. If you want to duplicate a shape, click on the shape you like and press 'Ctrl+C' on your keyboard to copy it. Then, click on the area where you want to place the copied shape and press 'Ctrl+V' to paste it.
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