Draw a line on a display

You can use the Draw Shape tool to draw a line on a display.

1. Click Modify Display to enter Design mode.

2. Click the Draw Shape tool and then click the line.

3. Click the background of the display, drag the cursor until the line reaches the desired size, and then release the mouse button.

   Note: If you hold down the Shift key while dragging either of the line's handles, it will rotate in 45-degree angle increments as you move it.

   

4. Move the line on the display or resize it by using the sizing handles. Combine multiple shapes to create diagrams and drawings.

   Note: To select multiple shapes, use the Ctrl key in combination with the left mouse button.

5. To format the line, right-click it and click Format Shape to open the Format Shape pane.

   You can update the following settings for a line:

   • Stroke: Use this option to update the color of the line with a built-in color, a custom color with hex code or the color picker, or a transparent background.

     

   • Weight: Use this option to increase or decrease the thickness of the line.

     

   • Style: Use this option to change the type of line from a solid line to one of the dotted or dashed lines.

     

   • Arrows: Use this option to change the type of arrow on the end or ends of the line.

     Note: The default Arrows setting is to exclude arrows.

     

6. To configure the Configure Multi-state and Add Navigation Link options for the line, click at the top of the Format Shape pane.

   For additional information, refer to Configure multi-states for shapes and images and Add a navigation link to another display or website.

7. To close Design mode when you are finished editing the line, click Modify Display again.