Getting Started Guide

Figure 171: The vertical lines have different
levels of transparency (0%, 25%, and 50%).
Drawing arrows
Arrowheads (and other line endings—usually referred to collectively as
arrows) are a line property. Select a line and click on the Arrow Style
icon from the Line and Filling toolbar. This opens the Arrowheads
menu.
Several types of arrowheads are available. Each end of the line can have
a different arrowhead (or no arrowhead).
Arrowheads are only applicable to lines. They have no effect on an
object’s border.
Customizing line and arrow styles
You can modify the line and arrow styles and create your own. See Chapter 4
(Changing Object Attributes) in the Draw Guide for details.
Editing the inside (fill) of an object
The OpenOffice.org term for the inside of an object is Area fill. The area fill of an
object can be a uniform color, a gradient, a hatching, or an image. It can be made
partly or fully transparent and can throw a shadow.
In most cases, you will choose one of the standard fill options, which are all available
from the Line and Filling toolbar. You can also define your own area fills; see Chapter
4 of the Draw Guide for details.
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