About lines, freeforms and curves

About lines, freeforms and curves

Microsoft PhotoDraw includes several categories of AutoShape tools. In the Lines category, you can click Curve , Scribble , and Freeform to draw lines and curves, as well as shapes that combine both lines and curves. When you want an object to look as though it was drawn with a pen, use the Scribble tool. Use the Freeform tool when you want a more refined shape — one without jagged lines or drastic changes in direction.

When you want to draw curves with greater control and accuracy, use the Curve tool. To change the basic shape of a curve or freeform by moving, deleting, and adding points or vertices, right-click the object, and then click Edit Points.

You can enhance lines, freeforms and curves just as you can AutoShapes — for example, you can change color or add a pattern, change the line style, flip or rotate them, and add a shadow or 3-D effect.

Example of objects drawn with the Curve, Freeform, and Scribble tools

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