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In this case, when you click on a path with the selection

pointer, you select the two adjacent points and any

segments extending between and on either side of them.

Choose the “Select and edit the path” radio button to move

a segment lying between two points (and leave those points

in place) when you click on the segment and drag with

the mouse.

Instead of having to manipulate control handles to regulate

the shape of the segment, you can drag the line in any

direction.

The outline of the original position of the line stays on the

screen as you drag, enabling you to go back to your starting

place. Of course, you can also undo these actions by

choosing “Undo” from the Edit menu.

Choosing the “Do nothing” option results in no action taking

place when you click on a path with the mouse. In order to

move the path, you will have to move the control point or

its BCP handles.

Point display

To select the type of point display that you want to see

when you edit your characters or graphic images, choose

from the possibilities found in the Preferences dialog. First

choose “Preferences” from the File menu. Then

select “Point display” from the pop-up menu to display the

options for viewing points.

Click on each of the options to see the differences you’ll

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