Using the Erase Tool

You may want to delete parts of paths. Rather than selecting and deleting individual points, you can use the Erase tool to drag to delete parts of a path.

Tip

If you are familiar with the Erase tool in Adobe Illustrator, you will find it easy to use the Erase tool in InDesign.

To delete paths with the Erase tool:

1.	Select the path that you want to delete parts of.
2.	Choose the Erase tool in the Toolbox . The Erase tool in the Toolbox.
3.	Press and drag the Erase tool along the path.
4.	Release the mouse to display the new path . The Erase tool deletes points as you drag it along a path.

Tip

The Erase tool will always open a closed path.

Tip

If you drag the Erase tool over the middle of an open path, you create two separate open paths. Both open paths will be selected.