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Defining default attributes for imported images – Apple Pages '08 User Manual

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Chapter 13

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3

Set the text wrapping around the chart. See “Wrapping Text Around an Object” on
page 110 f
or instructions.

4

Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each chart type.

5

Select each chart, one at a time, and then choose Format > Advanced > Define Default
Style for chart type Chart.

6

Select the chart type that you want to be the first chart that appears when you choose
Insert > Chart, and then choose Format > Advanced > Make chart type the Default
Chart Type.

7

Delete the charts from the page.

Defining Default Attributes for Imported Images

For imported graphics, you can set default shadows, opacity, and outline (stroke) color.

To set default image attributes:

1

Place an image on the page. See “Importing an Image as a Floating Object” on
page 158 and “Importing an Image as an Inline Object” on page 158.

2

Select the image, and then set its attributes.

See “Adding Shadows” on page 144 to learn how to add a shadow.

See “Adjusting Opacity” on page 146 to learn how to adjust transparency.

See “Changing the Style of Borders” on page 142 for information about borders around
imported images.

See “Adding a Reflection” on page 145 for information about adding reflection to
imported images.

See “Framing Objects” on page 143 for information about adding graphical borders
around imported images.

3

Set text wrapping around the image. See “Wrapping Text Around an Object” on
page 110 f
or instructions.

4

Choose Format > Advanced > Define Default Image Style.

5

Delete the image from the page.