Reshape objects
To change the size of an object while maintaining its proportions
- Select the object.
- Grab a corner of the object.
- Hold down Shift and the left mouse button as you drag the handle.
- When the object is the desired size, release the left mouse button and then release Shift.
Tip: |
To grab a handle, point the mouse cursor at it, and when the cursor changes to a double-ended arrow, hold down the left mouse button. |
To create a perfect square or circle
- Select the rectangle or ellipse object.
- Grab a handle then press and hold Ctrl.
- Hold down Ctrl and the left mouse button as you drag the handle.
- When the object is the correct shape and size, release the mouse button and then release Ctrl.
To reshape an arc or wedge
- Select the object, right-click to display the context menu, then select Edit.
- Grab a handle and drag one way or the other until the arc or wedge is the desired shape.
- Click the Select tool to end editing.
Tip: |
The overall shape is the same size but the proportion that is an arc or wedge is changed. |
To reshape a polygon or polyline
- Right-click the object and select Edit.
- To create an angle along any line in the polygon or polyline, position the point on the line where you want the angle. A square is shown at this point.
Drag the square to the tip of the angle.
- To delete a line segment, position the pointer at the tip of the angle, then click the Delete key. The pointer becomes a cross hair when it is centered on an angle.
See also
Drawing objects
Edit fine details with the keyboard
Select graphic objects
Context menu