Operation Manual

Working with Graphics and Animation

The /LQH button lets you draw lines, while the

6KDSH button offers a whole flyout of

possibilities, including ovals, polygons,

arrows, stars, callouts, and so on. To create a

button, try overlaying an unfilled shape on a

text block, then hyperlink the graphic (see

next chapter).

Other tools and techniques

You already know how to select, move, and resize objects. Here are

several additional tricks you can carry out on selected objects. Try them

out on your sample photo and box graphics!

Y Use the

5RWDWH tool to rotate an object around its top left

handle. Select the object, then drag one of its handles. For details,

see QuickTour 9, 5RWDWLQJDQG)OLSSLQJ2EMHFWV.

Y Use the

&URS tool to crop (or trim) objects. Select the object,

then drag one of its handles inward.

Y To draw a shape with constrained dimensions—for example, a

square or circle—hold down the 6KLIW key while drawing or

resizing it.

Y To add more than one object to a selection, hold down the 6KLIW

key while selecting additional objects. This is handy for moving a

cluster of objects while keeping them aligned with each other.

Y You can click the

*URXS button that appears next to a

multiple selection to lock the objects together temporarily. This

saves you the trouble of having to select them all individually the

next time you want to do something to the whole group. To

separate (ungroup) the objects, click the button again. For details,

see QuickTour 6, *URXSLQJ2EMHFWV.

Y To duplicate an object, select it, then press and hold the &WUO key

and drag out a copy.