Formatting the Button Appearance

• To format, or change the look of a button, right-click the button and select Format AutoShape to open the Format AutoShape dialog box shown below:

• The pull down menu in the color box allows a large number of changes to be made to the appearance of a button.
  • Change of color can be made by selecting the color boxes, More Colors, or Background.
    
  • Fill Effects allows a greater number of changes to be made to the button appearance. You can:
    
    • Change color gradient across the button surface
      
    • Change texture on the button surface
      
    • Change the pattern on the button surface
      
    • Place a picture or photo on the button