To apply an outline color using the Outline dialog box

1. Select the object(s) with the Pick tool pre00039.gif.

2. Open the Outline tool flyout and click Outline Color pre00072.gif.

3. Choose the color you want by clicking a color in the Color Palette that appears, or by adjusting the values in the appropriate boxes.

Tips

pre00002.gif Applying an outline using the Outline Pen dialog box allows you to exercise more control over the fill that is applied. Using the Object Properties dialog box allows you to modify a variety of additional object attributes, including the outline, fill, and more.

pre00002.gif Uniform outlines are solid outlines that can be applied to most objects. In addition to specifying the outline's color, you can change its width and style. As well, you can apply line-ending shapes, such as arrowheads, to the line or curve.

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To set an objects corner shape

To adjust the width using the Outline Pen dialog box

To set an objects line cap shape

To remove an objects outline using the Outline tool flyout

To create a dashed outline using the Outline Pen dialog box

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Outlining objects