how do I draw a spiral in powerpoint?

[Guest]

I want to draw a spiral in the middle of an X/Y coordinate system, then
annotate it with text. Although there are line and curve tools, there isn't
a spiral tool.

 

[Guest]

The easiest way is to import a spiral from more advanced graphic programs.

The harder way.
You can use the Draw, line freeform tool to trace a sprial left or spiral
right motion path.
- Select an object, and add a spiral left/right custom animation effect to
the object.
- Leave the custom animation task pane open, you can select the draw line
freeform tool to trace the sprial path.

Some powerpoint add-ins may also provide cut/paste of more complex autoshapes.

 

[Guest]

Hi Denis

You may find something appropriate here:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/clipart/results.aspx?qu=spiral&sc=21

Lucy
--
MOS Master Instructor
www.aneasiertomorrow.com.au

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[Steve Rindsberg]

I want to draw a spiral in the middle of an X/Y coordinate system, then
annotate it with text. Although there are line and curve tools, there isn't
a spiral tool.

Pardon the attachment but it's tiny.

Corel Draw has a spiral tool that's handy for this. I drew a spiral with it
then did a copy/Paste Special as EMF into PPT to preserve the curves. After
ungrouping a couple of times, it leaves this.

If it helps, use it as is or select it and use Edit Points to get an idea how
it's constructed and/or to change it.