Description: This article describes how to insert a shape in PowerPoint 2010.

1. To insert a shape in PowerPoint 2010, click the Insert tab.

2. Click on the Shapes button.

3. A panel will appear. Click on the desired shape that is to be inserted, in this example a square has been chosen.

4. The box will disappear leaving the slide as it was before.

5. Click anywhere on the slide and the selected shape will appear.