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Welcome to Snagit Editor : Draw Tools and Special Effects : Erase a Portion of the Canvas

Erase a Portion of the Canvas
Use the Eraser tool C:\Work\SnagIt\Snagit_910_EN\Snagit_910_EN_Main_Help\PNGs\Eraser_9.jpg to freehand erase. Control the color, width, opacity and antialiasing.
To use this tool:
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Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Erase tool.
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Change the Eraser Width
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Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Erase tool.
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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.
Set the Opacity Level
Opacity is the ability to see through the eraser. 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\EraseSample2.jpg
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Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Erase tool.
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Select Styles group > Effects > Opacity > Select the opacity level or click Custom to enter a specific percentage.
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Antialiasing for Smooth Lines
This option is enabled by default.
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Select Styles group > Effects > Antialias.

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