Operation Manual

164 Lines, Shapes, and Effects
(Tab only) For Calligraphic lines of variable width (drawn
as if with a square-tipped pen held at a certain angle),
select the calligraphic line style (opposite) from the drop-
down menu then use the Calligraphic Angle box to set
the angle of the pen tip, as depicted in the examples
below.
The Line tab also lets you vary a line's Cap(end) and the Join (corner) where
two lines intersect. Both properties tend to be more conspicuous on thicker
lines; joins are more apparent with more acute angles. The button icons
clearly communicate each setting:
Round Cap Extended
Cap
Butt
Cap
Bevelled
Join
Direct
Join
Rounded Join
To access all Line properties:
• Click the Line/Border button on the Tools toolbar's Fill flyout.
• In the Line and Border dialog, the Line tab lets you adjust all line
properties as described above plus line end scaling.
Note: The Border tab (see Adding borders on p. 176) provides a variety
of other options for decorative outlines.
• To apply a border to specific edges of the object, use the dialog's Border
Edges tab.