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Writing or Drawing Objects

You can write or draw objects using the Pens tool.

TIPS

You can customize the appearance of digital ink, including its thickness, color, line style and more.

To create freehand objects with the Pen tool

  1. Click Pens , and then select a line type.

OR

Select Draw > Pen, and then select a line type.

  1. Write or draw on the screen using the mouse.

NOTE: You can select a freehand object, and then edit or manipulate it.

TIP: If the available line types cover the area you want to write or draw on, click Pens again to hide the line types.

To customize the appearance of digital ink, and then create freehand objects

  1. Click Pens , and then select a line type.

OR

Select Draw > Pen, and then select a line type.

TIP: Select the line style that you use the least because your customized line style will replace it in the list of available styles.

  1. If the Properties tab isn't visible, click Properties .

  2. Click Line Style.

  3. Select the properties of the line style, including its color and thickness.

  4. Click Fill Effects.

  5. Select the transparency of the line style.

NOTE: If you want to save the line style and fill effects for future use, click Save Tool Settings.

  1. Write or draw on the screen using the mouse.

NOTE: You can select a freehand object, and then edit or manipulate it in a number of ways.

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