how to save a customized shape & reuse it later in the word 2013 frequently

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_{Monday, August 11, 2014 10:03 AM}

hi friends

in word 2013 , insert tab , shape , i inserted a rectangle shape & i customized it . but there is no save option anywhere in the word.

i need to insert this customized shape frequently in the word. i don't want to save it as a picture, in need to save it as a shape which be editable (for example i be able to add text within it). any help?  thanks in advance

All replies (5)

_{Monday, August 11, 2014 11:06 PM ✅Answered}

Save the shape as an AutoText (Building Block) entry for easy reuse.

Stefan Blom, Microsoft Word MVP

_{Tuesday, August 12, 2014 1:36 AM ✅Answered}

Hi,

Select the shape in the document, go to INSERT tab -> Text -> Quick Parts -> AutoText -> Save Selection to AutoText Gallery. Type the name for the shape and click OK.

More information about Automatically insert text can be found here:http://office.microsoft.com/en-001/word-help/automatically-insert-text-HA102749204.aspx

Regards,

Melon Chen
TechNet Community Support

It's recommended to download and install Configuration Analyzer Tool (OffCAT), which is developed by Microsoft Support teams. Once the tool is installed, you can run it at any time to scan for hundreds of known issues in Office programs.

_{Tuesday, August 12, 2014 9:26 AM}

Hi,

Select the shape in the document, go to INSERT tab -> Text -> Quick Parts -> AutoText -> Save Selection to AutoText Gallery. Type the name for the shape and click OK.

More information about Automatically insert text can be found here:http://office.microsoft.com/en-001/word-help/automatically-insert-text-HA102749204.aspx

Regards,

Melon Chen
TechNet Community Support

It's recommended to download and install Configuration Analyzer Tool (OffCAT), which is developed by Microsoft Support teams. Once the tool is installed, you can run it at any time to scan for hundreds of known issues in Office programs.

hi melon

thank you very much for your great answer

_{Tuesday, August 12, 2014 9:26 AM}

Save the shape as an AutoText (Building Block) entry for easy reuse.

Stefan Blom, Microsoft Word MVP

hi stefan

thanks alot

_{Wednesday, August 13, 2014 5:50 PM}

You are welcome. Thanks for the feedback.

Stefan Blom, Microsoft Word MVP