The user can use an isometric projection template to help place the shapes at the right angles.

Besides the common shapes, such as the square, Excel lets users create their own shapes using the freeform shape feature. While Excel is not your typical application for illustration, the program comes with built-in illustration tools that we can use to our advantage.įor example, Microsoft Excel supports the insertion of different shapes into your spreadsheet. The three-dimensional effect is achieved by applying a 30-degree angle to each dimension. The isometric projection is a type of graphical representation used by engineers and technical illustrators.