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Position the pointer where you want the center of the shape to be, and then drag diago-
nally to any corner or edge until the shape is the desired size. Shift-drag to constrain the
shape to a uniform height and width, or to multiples of 45 degrees, depending on the tool
you're using.
Drawing from the corner (left) and drawing from the center (right)
To specify settings for new regular polygons:
Double-click the polygon tool, specify the following settings, and click OK:
For Number of Sides, type a value for the number of sides you want for the polygon.
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For Star Inset, type a percentage value to specify the length and thickness of a star's
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spikes. The tips of the spikes touch the outer edge of the polygon's bounding box, and
the percentage determines the depth of the depression between each spike. Higher
percentages create longer, thinner spikes.
Note: Polygon settings apply only to the next polygon you draw; you cannot apply them
to a polygon you've already created.
Drawing with the pencil tool
Use the pencil tool to draw open and closed paths as if you were drawing with a pencil on
paper. It is most useful for fast sketching or creating a hand-drawn look.
To draw a freeform path with the pencil tool:
1 Select the pencil tool .
2 Position the pointer where you want the path to begin, and drag to draw a path. The
pencil tool displays a small x to indicate a freeform path.
As you drag, a dotted line follows the tool. When you are finished drawing, anchor points
appear at both ends of the path and at various points along it. The path takes on the
current stroke and fill attributes, and it remains selected by default.
To draw a closed path with the pencil tool:
1 Select the pencil tool.
2 Position the pointer where you want the path to begin, and then start dragging to draw
a path.
3 As you drag, hold down Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac OS). The pencil tool displays a
small loop and a solid eraser
4 When the path is the size and shape you want it to be, release the mouse button (but
not the Alt or Option key). After the path closes, release the Alt or Option key.
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to indicate that you are drawing a closed path.
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