Converting 2D Objects to Curves, Polygons, and 3D Objects

You can convert two-dimensional (2D) objects to create different shapes. LibreOffice can convert 2D objects to the following object types:

Two types of 3D objects

To convert an object to a curved shape:

  1. Select a 2D object on the slide or page.

  2. Right-click the object and choose Convert - To Curve.

To modify the shape of the object, click the Points iconIcon on the Drawing toolbar, and drag the handles of the object. You can also drag the control points of a handle to modify the shape of the curve.

To convert a 2D object to a polygon:

  1. Select a 2D object on the slide or page.

  2. Right-click the object and choose Convert - To Polygon.

To modify the shape of the object, click the Points iconIcon on the Drawing toolbar, and drag the handles of the object.

To convert a 2D object to a 3D object:

  1. Select a 2D object on the slide or page.

  2. Click the Extrusion On/Off iconIcon on the Drawing bar, or right-click the object and choose Convert - To 3D.

To edit the properties of the 3D object, use the Line and Filling toolbar and the 3D Settings toolbar.

Tip Icon

To convert a text object to 3D, use the Fontwork iconIcon on the Drawing toolbar.


To convert a 2D object to a 3D rotation object:

A 3D rotation object is created by rotating the selected object around its vertical axis.

  1. Select a 2D object on the slide or page.

  2. Right-click the object and choose Convert - To 3D Rotation Object

To edit the properties of the 3D object, use the Line and Filling toolbar and the 3D Settings toolbar.

Tip Icon

You can rotate the 2D object before converting it to create a more complex shape.


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