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Dividing shapes

You can divide a circle, square or rectangle into separate pieces of equal area. You can then edit and manipulate these pieces as individual objects.

Note 

You’re unable to divide other shape types in this way.

ClosedTo divide a shape

  1. Select the shape.

  2. Press the shape’s menu arrow, and then select Divide Shape.

    The Shape Division dialog box appears.

  3. Select the number of pieces you want to divide the shape into from the Divide shape into drop-down list.

  4. Press OK.

    The shape divides into separate objects.