Apple Numbers '09 - Manual (Page 204)

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Change one or more points into curves or curves
into points “Transforming Corner Points into Curved Points
and Vice Versa” on page 206
Change the corners of a rounded rectangle “Editing a Rounded Rectangle” on page 206
Adjust the relative proportions of an arrow’s head
and tail “Editing Single and Double Arrows” on page 206
Adjust the corners and other aspects of a quote
bubble or callout “Editing a Quote Bubble or Callout” on page 207
Increase or decrease the number of points in
a star “Editing a Star” on page 207
Increase or decrease the number of sides in a
polygon “Editing a Polygon” on page 208
Manipulate color, border style, and other aspects
of a shape “Manipulating, Arranging, and Changing the Look
of Objects” on page 212
Adding, Deleting, and Moving the Editing Points on a Shape
You can fine-tune the lines and contours of a shape by adding, moving, or deleting
its editing points. First you need to make the shape editable, as described in “Editing
Shapes” on page 203.
Here are ways to manipulate a shape’s editing points:
To add a point, make the shape editable, press the Option key, and then hold the
m
pointer over the shape’s border. The pointer changes into a pen tip with a plus sign (+).
Click the location on the border where you want to add a point, and then move the
point if needed.
To move a point, make the shape editable, click the point, and then drag it to another
m
location. You can move several points at the same time by holding down the Shift key
as you click multiple points and then dragging.
To delete a point, make the shape editable, click the point, and then press the Delete
m
key. You can delete several points at the same time by holding down the Shift key as
you click multiple points and then pressing Delete.
Reshaping a Curve
One way to create a unique shape is to reshape the contours of a predrawn shape. This
technique can also be used to readjust the curves of a custom shape.
204 Chapter 9 Working with Shapes, Graphics, and Other Objects