To set an objects line cap shape

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

2. Open the Outline tool flyout and click Outline Pen pre00045.gif.

3. Enable one of the Line Caps Style buttons:

pre00002.gif Square Line Caps cuts the line off exactly at the end points.

pre00002.gif Rounded Line Capsrounds off the ends of the line.

pre00002.gif Extended Square Line Caps squares off the ends of the line.

Tip

pre00002.gif Setting line caps determines the shape of the end of the line. Setting the line cap shape to Rounded or Extended actually makes the line slightly longer.

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To set an objects corner shape

To apply an outline color using the Outline dialog box

To adjust the width using the Outline Pen dialog box

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