Setting Line Properties

The Line tool enables you to set properties for any lines you include in your document. Lines include freehand lines as well as the outer edges of the shapes you create.

 

You can set line properties either before or after you create the object. In either case, you will use the Line tool, which is found on the Format Toolbar:

 

 

From this tool, you can:

 

 

If you display the Line panel, by clicking on the Show Line Panel tool in the upper right-hand corner of the Line tool, you can also edit line definitions, create new line styles, and delete unwanted styles.

Editing a Line Style

  1. Display the Line panel.

  2. Click on the line style you want to edit.

  3. Click the Edit Line tool.

  4. Modify any of the following attributes:

  1. Clock OK when done.

Creating a New Line Style

  1. Display the Line panel.

  2. Click the New Line tool.

  3. Follow steps 4 and 5 in the above procedure.

Deleting a Line Style

  1. Display the Line panel.

  2. Click on the line style you want to delete.

  3. Click the Delete tool.