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Drag the object where you want it on the form.
When the object is complete and no longer selected, the
drawing tool reverts to the Selection tool unless the Lock tool is
on.
Creating a Text Object
A text object is most often used as a title, label, or header.
Text object used as label
1
Click the Text tool in the drawing toolbar.
2
Draw the text object.
3
With the object still selected, type the text you want to replace
the word Label.
Creating a Line Object
Use a line object to separate sections of a form or as a design element.
1
Click the Line tool in the drawing toolbar.
2
Draw a line.
To make sure a line is perfectly straight, hold down the Shift key
while you draw.
To rotate a line:
1
Click the Selection tool and select the line to edit.
A handle appears on each end of the line.
2
Place the cursor over one handle.
3
When the cursor turns into a crosshair, hold down the mouse
key and drag the end of line where you want it.
To rotate the line in 45-degree increments, hold down the Shift
key while pulling one of the handles in the desired direction.
Creating Objects
The State fill text field
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