Converting shadows to shapes

You can convert a shadow into a group containing the shadow and the object (or objects) casting the shadow. The shadow is converted to a simple shape and, after ungrouping, can be edited. Note that after converting a shadow to a shape, you cannot use the Shadow Tool to edit it, as it is no longer a shadow.

To convert a shadow to shapes:

Select the shadow or the object (or objects) casting the shadow.

Choose Arrange -> Convert to editable shapes.

Or to convert a shadow quickly, right-click on the shadow or the object (or objects) casting the shadow. This opens the pop-up menu. Choose Convert to editable shapes.