Article: These steps will also work with free alternatives like Google Slides or Openoffice Impress, although the menu options and locations will vary slightly. This is located in the upper left and is selected by default when working with a new document. All drawing tools will appear on the right in a section of the toolbar labeled "Drawing". The location is similar on Mac, but the section is unlabeled. On Windows, a list of shape and line tools appear on the left side of "Drawing" section of the toolbar. On Mac, both tool types can be viewed by clicking "Shapes" on the right side of the tab (the section is unlabeled). Click the down arrow to expand the list and see more shape/line options. To perform free-hand drawing, select the "Scribble" line option from the list of tools. A line or shape will be drawn depending on the selected tool starting from where you click and ending where you release. This option is located on the right section of the toolbar. Options from the menu include different color shadings and transparency settings for the selected line or shape. This is also in the right section and will open a list of placement settings. Options like "Bring to front" or "Move to back" allow you to manipulate how drawn objects overlap. Three buttons, Fill, Outline, and Effects are listed on the right side of the other drawing tools: "Shape Fill" opens a list of color palettes to color in drawn shapes. "Shape Outline" opens a list of color palettes to color only the outline of drawn shapes. "Shape Effects" opens a list of graphical or lighting presets for shapes, such as "Embossed", "Glow", or "Shadow". You can apply more than one of these to a shape at a time if you wish. These effects do not do anything to drawn lines.
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Open Microsoft PowerPoint. Select the "Home" tab. Select a shape or line tool. Click and drag the cursor to draw. Choose design presets from "Quick Style". Click "Arrange". Use Shape Effects.
Article: You can find pre-cut and pre-dried slabs in lumber stores and stores that specialize in woodworking supplies. Online stores are a great place to purchase unique slabs made from rare varieties of wood as well. Look for slabs that are at least 2 inches (5.1cm) thick. You can cut the slab from a piece of felled lumber, or have a lumber mill do it for you. Choose wood that was felled during the summer. It will be easier to remove the bark later on. Knots, burls, and limbs often reveal surprising patterns and textures. Take these into consideration when picking your slab. If you choose to buy a slab from the store, you need to wait 1 to 2 weeks before you use this. This will give the wood enough time to adjust to the humidity of your home. If you cut the slab yourself, or had a saw mill do it for you, air-dry or kiln-dry the slab first. Secure the slab to your workbench with hand screws. Add a MDF (medium density fiberboard) strip if you need a straightening guide. Cut the slab to the length you need with a 7 1/4-inch (18-cm) circular saw.
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Purchase the slab from a store if you want to minimize your work. Wait 1 to 2 weeks for store-bought slabs to acclimate. Cut the slab down to the right length, if needed.
Article: Not having friends may be from a variety of different causes. Take some time to consider your reasons. Also, keep in mind that you can choose to change your situation and seek out friends if you want. Some questions you might ask yourself to determine the reason why you don't have friends at the moment include: Have you undergone a significant change recently? Going away to college or moving to a new city can be part of the reason why you may not yet have friends. Likewise, having a falling out with friends can lead to isolation. Did you recently lose a friend or group of friends for some reason? Are you naturally introverted? If you tend to prefer your alone time to spending time with other people, then you might be an introvert. If this is the case, then not having friends may be due to a preference for solitude. However, you can still have friends and maintain your solitude. Have you been struggling with emotional turmoil lately? If you have been feeling down for a while and unable to motivate yourself to go out and seek friendship, then this could also be part of the reason why you don't have friends. If so, it is important to seek help. Talk to your school counselor, someone in the counseling center at your college, or a trusted adult, such as a parent, teacher, or religious leader. It is important to accept yourself for who you are right now. Realize that there's nothing wrong with you for being shy, different, or just not very social. Your worth as a person isn't determined by how many friends you have, so don't let anyone make you feel bad about yourself. If your peers try to make fun of you, stand up for yourself. Don't get into a physical fight, but do let people know you aren't a pushover. If you want to make more friends in the future, accepting yourself as you are now is an important first step. Despite what society and other people might tell you, it's perfectly okay to prefer spending time by yourself. There is nothing wrong with being quiet, introverted, and reserved. If you decide you don't mind not having close friends, don't let anyone tell you your preference is wrong. However, keep in mind that being alone all of the time is not healthy either. You may not want to be as social as other people, but having some degree of socialization is healthy. If being around people makes you nervous, ask yourself whether social anxiety could be holding you back from making friends. Other conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and autism can also make it difficult to befriend others. If you think you have a mental health disorder, ask your parents to take you to a doctor or therapist. If you feel persistently sad or hopeless, talk to your school counselor or a therapist. They can help you get to the bottom of your feelings and develop some strategies for coping socially.
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Consider the reasons why you do not have friendships. Accept yourself the way you are. Decide if you even want to be more social or not. Consider whether you might have social anxiety or another condition. See a counselor or therapist.