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Chapter 7 Working with Shapes, Graphics, and Other Objects 155
Transforming Corner Points into Curved Points and Vice Versa
You can change one or more points into curves or curves into points.
Here are ways to transform corner points into curved points and vice versa:
m To change a corner point into a curved point, make the shape editable, and then
double-click the corner point.
m To change a curved point into a corner point, make the shape editable, and then
double-click the curved point.
m To change all corner points in one or more shapes into curved points, make the shapes
editable, select the shape(s), and then choose Format > Shape > Smooth Path.
m To change all curved points in one or more shapes into corner points, make the shapes
editable, select the shape(s), and then choose Format > Shape > Sharpen Path.
After a shape is editable, you can use the Smooth Path and Sharpen Path commands
without making the shape editable again.
Editing Specific Predrawn Shapes
Some predrawn shapes have special built-in editing controls.
Editing a Rounded Rectangle
The rounded rectangle has a circular control that lets you change the corners.
To edit a rounded rectangle:
m Select the shape, and drag its circular control to the left to straighten the corners and
to the right to round them.
Editing Single and Double Arrows
The arrows have three special controls.
Drag to straighten or
round the corner.
Drag to change
the tail length.
Drag up or down to
change the width of the
tail. Drag left or right to
resize the arrowhead.
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