Adding editable points to a shape, editing points when PowerPoint says No

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Problem

You need to edit the points of a shape, but when you select it, Edit Points is grayed out/unavailable.
You want to add new points to a shape but can't.

Solution

There are several methods you can try, depending on the shape you're editing and the result you're after.

• Select the shape, choose Edit, Copy then choose Edit, Paste Special and pick Metafile as the paste type, then click OK. That will make a metafile copy of your original shape. Ungroup this and you'll be able to edit (and add) points. This won't work with ovals and rectangles.
• Position and then group another shape with the original shape and add the points you need to the additional shape.
• Check out Glen Millar's Connectors Tutorial

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