How to draw an equilateral triangle in Excel

In addition to the ability to support calculations, Excel also has tools to support users with drawing tools easily.In this article I introduce you How to draw equilateral triangles in Excel 2013 .

Step 1:  Select the Insert tab -> Shapes -> Flowchart -> Basic Shapes ->  Select the triangle.

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Step 2: Press and hold the Shift key while moving the mouse to customize the size. When it looks like you want to release the mouse button.

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With a simple operation you draw an equilateral triangle.

Basic operations on triangles

1. Change the size, direction of rotation.

Click the Format tab -> Size.  Dialog appears -> resize in Width, Height. Change the direction by entering the number of rotations in the Rotation section .

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2. Fill the background with triangle

Click the Format tab -> Shape Fill -> select the appropriate color.

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3. Choose the stroke color of the equilateral triangles

Click the Format tab -> Shape Fill -> choose the appropriate color .

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4. Create effects

Click the Format tab -> Shape Effect -> choose the appropriate effect .

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5. Insert Textbox

Click the Format tab -> Text Box.

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Move the mouse to the position where the text should be inserted.

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Click the Format tab -> Bring Forward or Send Backward.

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Good luck!