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Choosing options for an arrowhead
Arrowheads Width and Length
1000% for Width, and 10% to 5000% for Length).
Defines the amount of curvature on the widest part of the arrowhead, where the arrowhead meets the
Concavity
line. Enter a value for the concavity of the arrowhead (from -50% to +50%).
Determines the width of a line in pixels.
Weight
Drag in your image to draw the line.
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To draw a custom shape
The Custom Shape tool provides many different shape options for you to draw. When you select the custom shape
tool, you can access these shapes in the options bar.
In the Editor, select the Custom Shape tool
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and then choose this tool from the list that appears.
In the options bar, select a shape from the Shape pop-up palette. Click the arrow at the top right of the palette to
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list the shapes you can choose from and how to display them.
(Optional) In the options bar, set any options you' d like.
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Draws a custom shape based on the proportions with which it was created.
Defined Proportions
Draws a custom shape based on the size at which it was created.
Defined Size
Draws a custom shape as a fixed shape based on the values you enter in the Width and Height text boxes.
Fixed Size
Draws a custom shape from the center.
From Center
Lets you set the width and height of a rectangle, rounded rectangle, ellipse, or custom shape by
Unconstrained
dragging.
Drag in your image to draw the shape.
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Specify the proportions of the arrowhead as a percentage of the line width (10% to
. If necessary, press and hold another shape tool in the toolbox,
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