Closing a line to make a shape

A shape is a line where the end points touch. So changing a line into a shape just means either drawing a new segment between the start and end points or joining the start and end points together. You can use any of the line drawing tools (Shape Editor Tool, Pen Tool or Freehand & Brush Tool) to do this. The mouse pointer changes to show a '+' to show you when the ends will join.

You can also change a line into a shape - details.

To change a line into a shape (Shape Editor Tool)

1. If necessary select the line (see Selecting objects).

2. Choose the Shape Editor Tool.

3. Click on one end point handle to select it.

4. Press RETURN. This adds a new line segment between the two end points

Tips

You can also select one end point handle and click on the other end point handle. This adds a new line segment between the two end points.

You can also drag one end point handle over the other end point handle.

To change a line into a shape (Freehand & Brush Tool)

1. If necessary select the line.

2. Choose the Freehand & Brush Tool.

3. Place the pointer over one end of the line (the mouse pointer shows a '+').

4. Drag to the other end of the line. The mouse pointer shows a '+' when you are over the end point.

Tip

You can draw a shape with the Freehand & Brush Tool simply by drawing a line and finishing it at the start point.

To change a line into a shape (Pen Tool)

1. If necessary select the line.

2. Choose the Pen Tool

3. Click on one end point handle to select it.

4. Click on the other end point handle. (The mouse pointer shows a '+' when you are over the end point.)

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Related Topics

Shape Editor Tool

Pen Tool