Apple Pages 2 - Manual (Page 160)

160 Chapter 7 Changing Object Properties
Editing Predrawn and Custom Shapes
You can change the contour of predrawn and custom shapes.
To make a predrawn shape editable:
m Select the shape, and then choose Format > Shape > Make Editable.
To make a custom shape editable:
m Click once in the shape to select it, and then click a second time to show its points.
To move one or more points:
m When the shape is editable, click a point and drag it to another location. You can
move several points at the same time by Shift-clicking multiple points, and then
dragging.
To delete one or more points:
m When the shape is editable, click a point and then press the Delete key. You can delete
several points at the same time by Shift-clicking multiple points and then pressing
Delete.
To add a point:
1 When the shape is editable, press the Option key and hold the pointer over the
shape’s border. The pointer changes into a pen tip with a +.
2 Click the location on the border where you want to add a point.
3 Move the point as needed.
To reshape a curve:
1 Make the shape editable.
2 Click a red circular control on the curve you want to reshape. A control handle
appears on both sides of the circular control.
Click a point and drag it
to change the shape.