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Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File
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Draw a Polygon Shape
To draw a polygon shape:
1. Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Shape tool.
2. In the Quick Style Gallery, select a polygon style.
3. Click and drag the mouse on the canvas to draw the shape.
4. Click and drag again and again to get the desired shape.
5. Double-click the canvas to close the shape.
6. Drag the white object handles to modify the angles.
Change the Shape Outline or Color
Click a shape on the canvas to give it focus.
For Outline changes: Select Styles group > Outline. From here, change the width, outline color, or the
general shape of the shape.
For Fill color changes: Select Styles group > Fill. From here, change or remove the fill color.
Set the Opacity Level
Opacity is the ability to see through the shape. The graphic below shows a variety of effects that can be
achieved by controlling the opacity level.
1. Click a shape 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 Shape Shadow
Click a shape 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 > Click More Shadows. Use the
options in the Drop Shadow dialog to create a custom shadow. Click OK.