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Selecting one or more objects
Lines, Curves, and Shapes 57
Before you can change any object, you need to select it using one of several tools
available from the top of the Drawing toolbar.
Pointer Tool
Click to use the Pointer Tool to select, move, copy, resize, or rotate
objects.
Rotate Tool
Click to use the Rotate Tool to exclusively rotate an object around a center
of rotation. You can also use the Rotate Tool to move or copy objects.
Node Tool
Click to use the Node Tool to manipulate the shape of objects, or move or
copy objects.
To select an object:
• Click on the object using one of the tools shown above. For the Pointer
and Rotate Tools, small "handles" appear around the object indicating
selection.
For the Node Tool, editable nodes are displayed for lines—sliding
handles are additionally shown for adjustment of QuickShapes and
text. If objects overlap, click repeatedly (without double-clicking) until
the desired object is selected.
When you draw an object it is initially selected for you so that you
can modify it.
If you select an image with areas of transparency, you'll be able to
manipulate the image's outline, i.e. convert to curves, apply line
properties, effects, etc.