Adding Arrows and Corner Effects


You can add arrowheads and other shapes to the open-ended objects that have strokes applied to them .

The 12 different types of arrowhead styles for paths.

To add arrowheads and end shapes:

1.

Select an object with open ends.

2.

Add a graphic to the beginning of the object by choosing a shape from the Start menu in the Stroke palette .

Choose an arrowhead style from the Start or End menu in the Stroke palette.

3.

Add a graphic to the end of the object by choosing a shape from the End menu.

InDesign can modify the shape of objects by adding special corner effects. You can apply these effects to any object that has corner points even open-ended objects.

Tip

You can change a star's points to curves by applying a rounded corner effect. Or you can convert an L-shaped line into a soft curve.


To apply corner effects:

1.

Select an object with corner points.

2.

Choose Object > Corner Effects. The Corner Effects dialog box appears .

The Corner Effects dialog box lets you apply different corners to objects.

3.

Choose one of the effects from the Effect menu.

4.

Set the size of the effect.

Tip

Check Preview so you can see how the settings look.

5.

Click OK to apply the settings .

An example of applying the special corner effects to rectangles.

Tip

You can change corner effects later by selecting the object and reopening the dialog box. However, the individual points within the effect cannot be manipulated.



InDesign CS2 for Macintosh and Windows(c) Visual QuickStart Guide
InDesign CS4 for Macintosh and Windows: Visual QuickStart Guide
ISBN: 0321573579
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2006
Pages: 309
Authors: Sandee Cohen

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