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When you need a specific shape, find a shape that’s close and customize it to suit your needs.

  1. Right-click a shape, select Add to My Shapes, and choose the stencil where you want to store the new shape.

  2. Open the stencil, right-click its title, and select Edit Stencil.

  3. Right-click the shape, select Rename Master, and type a new name for the shape.

  4. Right-click the shape, select Edit Master > Edit Master Shape, and make changes to the shape.

  5. Select Close Window.

  6. Select Yes.

  7. Select Save in the stencil title bar.

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