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Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File
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Change the Appearance of the Line
1. Click a line on the canvas to give it focus.
2. Select Styles group > Outline option > Dashes. Select a style from the menu or click Custom Lines to
select a new appearance.
Move or Reshape a Line
To move a line, click down on the center of the line and drag to a new location.
Use the white handles to change the shape and size of the line.
Hold down <SHIFT> to keep the line straight as you draw a vertical, horizontal, or diagonal line.
Set the Opacity Level
Opacity is the ability to see through the line. The graphic below shows a sample of effects that can be
achieved by controlling the opacity level.
1. Click a line on the canvas to give it focus.
2. Select Styles group > Effects > Opacity > Select the opacity level or click Custom to enter a specific
percentage.
Add, Remove, or Customize the Line Shadow
Click a line on the canvas to give it focus.
To add a shadow, select Styles group > Effects > Shadow > Select the shadow effect using the icons.
To remove a shadow, select Styles group > Effects > Shadow > No Shadow icon.
To add a custom shadow, select Styles group > Effects > Shadow > More Shadows. Use the options
in the Drop Shadow dialog box to create a custom shadow. Click OK.
Add a Custom Line to the Quick Styles Gallery
The Quick Styles Gallery is used to save custom lines so they can be reused.
1. Click a line on the canvas to give it focus.
2. Right-click the line.
3. From the popup menu, click Add to Quick Styles. The line is now available in the Quick Styles Gal-
lery.