Draw provides you with several types of lines: simple lines, connectors that you can use in diagrams and flowcharts, dimension indicator lines, and Bezier curves. You also can apply a variety of attributes, including types of ends, color , width, and so on. Drawing a Basic Line or Arrow
Note The crosshairs icon allows you to draw a line that is exactly horizontal, perpendicular , or at a 45-degree angle.
Occasionally you'll draw a line that looks fine onscreen but prints with a slight crook in it. You can correct it either of the following ways:
Quickly Changing Line AttributesUse the object bar at the top of the work area, shown in Figure 29-14.
Figure 29-14. Line attribute fields
Note To remove the arrow from a line you drew, click on the line end type icon in Figure 29-14, and select a plain line for each end. Changing Attributes Using the Line WindowOnce you've drawn a line, you can apply a variety of characteristics to it like color, arrows, width, and pattern. It also lets you set and modify line styles and line style lists, a way of categorizing those styles.
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