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How to Make Bubbles Smaller in Excel

Microsoft Excel is a program that allows the user to create a spreadsheet or graph of pertinent information. Within the program, bubbles are available for insertion within the created document to add explanations, special points or other information. The insertion of the bubble is done using the insert tab. Several bubble designs are available to accommodate specific needs. The size of the bubble is easily adjusted to create the desired look. Create a bubble in the desired location following several simple steps.

Instructions

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  Left-click on the "Insert" tab.
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  Left-click on "Shapes." A drop-down menu will appear that shows the preprogrammed call-outs, also known as bubble shapes.
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  Left-click on the desired bubble shape.
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  Left-click the spreadsheet in the desired bubble shape location. The bubble shape will appear in a lined box with a small square in each corner, four small circles around the bubble shape, a yellow diamond shape and a green circle on top.
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  Move the mouse cursor over the small square in the bottom right hand corner. An arrow will appear. Left-click the mouse on the small square and drag it to make it larger.
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  Move the mouse cursor over the small green circle. Left-click the mouse on the green circle. Move the mouse to rotate the bubble to the desired location.
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  Move the mouse cursor over the yellow diamond shape. Left-click the mouse on the yellow diamond shape. Move the cursor to change the length of the bubble point.

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