Lines

Use the Line tool to create vector-based lines. Select from a variety of lines in the Quick Style Gallery or create your own.

To use this tool:

1.	Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Line tool.

2.	Select a style from the Styles group.

3.	Drag the mouse on the canvas to apply line.

Select a Style from the Quick Style Gallery

1.	Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Line tool.

2.	Select Styles group > More button .

3.	Select the line from the Quick Styles Gallery.

Draw a Bezier Curved Line

To draw a curved line:

1.	Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Line tool.

2.	In the Quick Style Gallery, select a curved line style.

3.	Click and drag the line on the canvas.

4.	Click and drag again to set the first curve point.

5.	Click and drag again to set the second curve point.

6.	Drag the white object handles to modify the curves.

Select the Line Color from Colors on the Canvas

1.	Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Line tool.

2.	Select Styles group > Outline > Select color from image.

3.	Click on the canvas to pick a fill color.

4.	Drag cursor on canvas to create line.

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1.	Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Line tool.

2.	Hold the <CTRL> key to use the eyedropper to select a color from the canvas.

3.	Release the <CTRL> key after color selection.

4.	Drag cursor on canvas to create line.

Pick a Custom Line Color

1.	Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Line tool.

2.	Select Styles group > Outline option > More Outline Colors > Colors task pane.

3.	Select a color from the Standard or Custom tab. Click OK.

4.	Drag cursor on canvas to create line.

Change the Look of the Line Ends

1.	Click a line on the canvas to give it focus.

2.	Select Styles group > Outline option > Ends. Select a style from the menu or click Custom Ends to create a new look.

Change the Line Width

1.	Click a line on the canvas to give it focus.

2.	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 Line

1.	Click a line on the canvas to give it focus.

2.	Select Styles group > Outline option > Dashes. Select a style from the menu or click Custom Lines to create a new look.

Move or Reshape a Line

To move a line, click down on the center of the line and drag to a new location.

Use the white handles to change the shape and size of the line.

Hold down <SHIFT> to keep the line straight as you draw a vertical, horizontal, or diagonal line.

Set the Opacity Level

Opacity is the ability to see through the line. The graphic below shows a sample of effects that can be achieved by controlling the opacity level.

1.	Click a line on the canvas to give it focus.

2.	Select Styles group > Effects > Opacity > Select the opacity level or click Custom to enter a specific percentage.

Add, Remove, or Customize the Line Shadow

Click a line on the canvas to give it focus.

To add a shadow, select Styles group > Effects > Shadow > Select the shadow effect using the icons.

To remove a shadow, select Styles group > Effects > Shadow > No Shadow icon.

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 Line to the Quick Styles Gallery

The Quick Styles Gallery is used to save custom lines so they can be reused.

1.	Click a line on the canvas to give it focus.

2.	Right-click the line.

3.	From the popup menu, click Add to Quick Styles. The line 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:

1.	Click an arrow on the canvas to give it focus.

2.	Select Styles group > Effects > Antialias.