Objects can be replaced afterwards with another shape using the ribbon command Change AutoShape 
, while retaining the existing formatting.
Tip: For more options for changing the shape of objects, see Combining shapes and Editing shapes retroactively.
Replacing the shape of drawings and text frames
To replace the shape of drawings (AutoShapes, lines, curves, TextArt objects) or text frames with another shape, proceed as follows:
| 1. | Select the desired object. |
| 2. | Click on the Change AutoShape button on the contextual ribbon tab Object | group Edit. |
| Alternatively via the dialog box: Right-click on the object to open the context menu and select the last entry Properties. In the dialog box, switch to the "AutoShapes" tab. |
| 3. | Select the desired new shape in the list. |
The contours of the object will then change to the selected shape.
Replacing the shape of pictures
To replace the shape of pictures with another shape, proceed as follows:
| 1. | Select the desired object. |
| 2. | Click on the small arrow of the Cropping icon  on the contextual ribbon tab Picture | group Size and select the entry Change shape in the menu that appears. |
| Alternatively via the dialog box: Right-click on the object to open the context menu and select the entry Change shape there. |
| 3. | Select the desired new shape from the list. |
The contours of the picture frame will then change to the selected shape.
Tip: The command Photo frame 
on the contextual ribbon tab Picture | group Format provides another method of changing the shape of pictures. Here, you can choose from different variants. Some of these variants display handles 
that enable you to further adjust certain parameters of the shape by dragging them. You can also use the small square 
in the center to display the shadow with a varying offset.