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Mac OS XWindowsTool
PPConvert Point tool
PPScissors tool
PPSelect Point tool
PPFreehand Drawing tool
GGTable tool
ZZZoom tool
XXPan tool
Scissors XTensions software
Scissors XTensions software adds the Scissors tool to the Tools palette. You can use
the Scissors tool to cut the outline of a box and turn it into a line, or to cut a line or
text path into two.
When the Scissors XTensions software is loaded, the Scissors tool displays in the
QuarkXPress Tools palette. To use the Scissors tool:
1
Select the Scissors tool .
When a picture box is cut, it is converted to a Bézier line. As a result, the contents of
the box are not retained after the cut is made.
When a text box is cut, it is converted to a text path.
When a text path is cut, it is converted into two linked text paths.
2
Select the Select Point tool and click and drag the point to adjust it.
Shape of Things XTensions software
Shape of Things XTensions software adds the Starburst tool to QuarkXPress. You can
use this tool to quickly and easily create star-shaped boxes.
Using the Starburst tool
You can create a star-shaped picture box in two ways.
1 Select the Starburst tool , and then click and drag.
2 Select the Starburst tool, and then position the crosshair pointer where you want
the star-shaped box and click once. When the Starburst dialog box displays, enter
values for the following fields, and then click OK:
Star Width
Star Height
Number of Spikes
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