How to create a 3-D ball shape?

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DebbieH

Can anyone explain how to create a 3-D sphere or ball shape?
In powerpoint 2007, I tried using a circle shape and applying 3-D shape
effects to it, but I can't product what I need. The balls used in the
"bubble chart" are exactly what I need, but I can't isolate one of those
shapes.

There must be a way to create one. If you know how, or if you've created
one you could email me, that would be great!

Thanks,
Debbie
 
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tohlz

After drawing the shape, you can double click on it.
This will bring you to the Drawing Tools ribbon.
Under Shape Styles, you can play around with the Shape effects, which
includes bevel, shadow and etc. You can also try out the presets and see if
you can find what you want.

Or you can take a look at glass ball effects sample which can be achieved in
PowerPoint 2002/Xp and above:
http://www.indezine.com/bank/balleffect.html
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Shawn Toh (tohlz)
Microsoft MVP PowerPoint

Site Updated: March 23, 2007
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DebbieH

Thank you both, Austin and tohlz.

I used your ball effect slide, tohlz. It was very helpful.

Thx,
Debbie
 

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