Subtracting shapes

Subtracting objects removes a section of the underlying objects using the outline of the top-most object.

To subtract a shape

1. Select the objects (see Selecting objects).

2. On the Arrange menu, choose Combine Shapes then Subtract Shapes (or press CTRL+2).

Tips

You can use with all object types including bitmaps.

Movie—click below (not working in this version)

Subtracting objects

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Related Topics

Combining

Moving objects backwards and forwards