Objects overview
An object is any item you place on a slide. Photos, shapes, charts, and text…

Add and edit images
You can add photos and graphics from your iPhoto, Aperture, or Photo Booth library, or…

Add and edit shapes
After you add a shape to a slide, you can customize the shape in a…

Add video and audio
You can add video or audio—a music file, a playlist from your iTunes library, or…

Change an object’s appearance
You can change an object’s appearance by modifying its borders, fill color, shadow, and more.…

Create object styles
A quick way to change an object’s appearance is to apply an object style to…

Resize, rotate, or flip an object
You can resize any object. Only shapes, text boxes, and images can be rotated or…

Set ruler preferences
You can set the ruler to use different increments (points, inches, centimeters), or show the…

Align and position objects
Use alignment and spacing guides to help you place objects precisely. When guides are turned…

Layer, group, and lock objects
You can layer text and objects to create the appearance of depth on a slide…