How to Use the Drawing Toolbar in Microsoft Word

1. Open Microsoft Word by locating the program file on your computer.
2. Locate the drawing tool (various shapes and lines) on Microsoft Word's toolbar. For 2007 versions, you will need to select a drawing object from the "Insert" tab in order for the drawing tools menu to appear. You must double-click the object that you wish to use. In older versions, you will need to click "View," "Toolbars" and then select "Drawing" to view the drawing tools menu.
3. Click and drag to add the selected shape. Let go of the left mouse button to set your shape. Use the effects tool to add different effects and "fills" (backgrounds) to your shape. After adding a shape on Microsoft Word 2007, the style and effects tools should appear automatically in the toolbar. To create a perfect square, hold "Shift" while dragging your shape.
4. Change the size of a shape using the square boxes that appear over the edges of the shape when you hover over it. You may make it taller or wider or both by dragging these boxes. To keep a shape proportional, use the corner squares when resizing your shape.
5. Click on the shape to select it and move your mouse near the top of the shape until you see a four-sided arrow. Grab the shape and drag it on the page to move the shape.
6. Fill the shape with different colors using "fill effects," "style effects" and "3D effects."
7. Add any text or any other images and save your document.