Drawing shapes with the Pen Tool

The Pen Tool has limited functionality but will be familiar to users of packages such as CorelDRAW. You can use it to draw and change lines
and shapes
.

To draw a line with the Pen Tool

1. Choose the Pen Tool

2. Move the mouse pointer to where you want to start drawing. Click to create a point handle
.

3. Move the pointer to the next position around the edge of the shape.

4. Either:

drag to add a curved segment and shape it,

or click to add a straight segment.

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 as necessary to draw the outline of the shape.

6. To complete the shape click on the start point. A ‘+’ by the mouse pointer shows when you are over the start point.

Tips

You cannot use the Pen Tool to change the shape of the line. For this use the Shape Editor Tool or Freehand & Brush Tool.

You can also create shapes using the Shape Editor Tool. This has more features and you may find it easier to use.

Movie—click below (not working in this version)

Drawing lines with the Pen Tool

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Related Topics

Shapes

Lines and shapes

Pen Tool