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Welcome to Snagit Editor : Draw Tools and Special Effects : Arrows

Arrows
Use the Arrow tool C:\Work\SnagIt\Snagit_910_EN\Snagit_910_EN_Main_Help\PNGs\Arrow_9.jpg to create vector-based arrows. Choose from a variety of arrows in the Quick Style Gallery or create your own.
To use this tool:
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Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Arrow tool.
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Select a Style from the Quick Style Gallery
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Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Arrow tool.
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Select Styles group > More button C:\Work\SnagIt\Snagit_910_EN\Snagit_910_EN_Main_Help\PNGs\MoreButton2.jpg .
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C:\Work\SnagIt\Snagit_910_EN\Snagit_910_EN_Main_Help\PNGs\ArrowGallery2.jpg
Draw a Bezier Curved Arrow
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Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Arrow tool.
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In the Quick Style Gallery, select a curved arrow style.
C:\Work\SnagIt\Snagit_910_EN\Snagit_910_EN_Main_Help\PNGs\CurveArrow.jpg
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Select the Arrow Color from Colors on the Canvas
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Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Arrow tool.
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Select Styles group > Outline > Select color from image.
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Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Arrow tool.
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Hold the <CTRL> key to use the eyedropper to select a color from the canvas.
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Release the <CTRL> key after color selection.
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Pick a Custom Arrow Color
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Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Arrow tool.
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Select Styles group > Outline option > More Outline Colors > Colors task pane.
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Select a color from the Standard or Custom tab. Click OK.
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Change the Look of the Arrow Head or End
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Select Styles group > Outline option > Ends. Select a style from the menu or click Custom Ends to create a new look.
Change the Arrow Width
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Select Styles group > Outline option > Width. Select a width from the menu or click Custom Lines to create a new width.
Change the Look of the Arrow Line
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Select Styles group > Outline option > Dashes. Select a style from the menu or click Custom Lines to create a new look.
Move or Reshape an Arrow
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Hold down <SHIFT> to keep the arrow straight as you draw a vertical, horizontal, or diagonal arrow.
Set the Arrow Opacity Level
Opacity is the ability to see through the arrow. The graphic below shows a sample of effects that can be achieved by controlling the opacity level.
C:\Work\SnagIt\Snagit_910_EN\Snagit_910_EN_Main_Help\PNGs\TransArrow2.jpg
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Select Styles group > Effects > Opacity > Select the opacity level or click Custom to enter a specific percentage.
Add, Remove, or Customize the Arrow Shadow
Click an arrow on the canvas to give it focus.
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To add a shadow, select Styles group > Effects > Shadow > Select the shadow effect using the icons.
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To remove a shadow, select Styles group > Effects > Shadow > No Shadow icon.
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To add a custom shadow, select Styles group > Effects > Shadow > Click More Shadows. Use the options in the Drop Shadow task pane to create a custom look. Click OK.
Add a Custom Arrow to the Quick Styles Gallery
The Quick Styles Gallery is used to save custom arrows so they can be reused.
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From the popup menu, click Add to Quick Styles. The arrow is now available in the Quick Styles Gallery.
Antialiasing for Smooth Lines
Antialiasing is a technique used to make lines appear smooth. Without antialiasing being applied, object edges will appear jagged. The antialiasing option is turned to “on” for all of Editor’s vector-based tools.
To turn antialiasing on or off:
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Select Styles group > Effects > Antialias.

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