Operation Manual

Pictures, Lines, and Shapes 197
4. To extend the line, position the cursor over one of its square end
nodes. The cursor changes to include a plus symbol. Click on the node
and drag to add a new line segment.
To draw a straight line (with the Straight Line Tool):
1. Choose the Straight Line Tool from the Tools toolbar's Line
flyout.
2. Click where you want the line to start, and drag to the end point. The
line appears immediately.
To constrain the angle of the straight line to 15° increments, hold
down the Shift key as you drag. (This is an easy way to make
exactly vertical or horizontal lines.)
3. To extend the line, position the cursor over one of its end nodes. The
cursor changes to include a plus symbol. Click on the node and drag to
add a new line segment.
To draw one or more line segments (with the Pen Tool):
1. Choose the Pen Tool from the Tools toolbar's Line flyout. On
the Curve context toolbar, three buttons let you select which kind of
segment to draw:
A Straight segment is simply a
straight line connecting two nodes.
(Shortcut: Press 1)
A Bézier segment is curved,
displaying control handles for
precise adjustment.
(Shortcut: Press 2)