Setting the Radius of Rounded Rectangles
- Last UpdatedJul 13, 2023
- 2 minute read
You can specify the radius, in pixels, of the corners of rounded rectangles. The radius determines their "roundness". You can:
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Enlarge or reduce the radius of the rounded rectangle on the fly. The easiest way to do this is with the keyboard.
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Set the radius of the rounded rectangle to a specific value using the Properties Editor.
Rounded rectangles maintain their radius when their size is changed. If the graphic containing rounded rectangles is embedded into a window and resized, the radius is not affected. This can have adverse affects on the graphic representation of your graphic.
To enlarge the radius of a rounded rectangle
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Select one or more rounded rectangles on the canvas.
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Press and hold Shift and the + key on the number pad. The radius is enlarged, and the rounded rectangle becomes more round.
To reduce the radius of a rounded rectangle
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Select one or more rounded rectangles on the canvas.
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Press and hold Shift and the minus (-) key on the number pad. The radius is reduced, and the rounded rectangle becomes more rectangular.
To set the radius of a rounded rectangle exactly
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Select one or more rounded rectangles on the canvas.
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In the Properties Editor, change the value for Radius property and click Enter. The selected rounded rectangles are updated accordingly.