Drawing lines with the Pen Tool
The Pen Tool has limited functionality but will be familiar to users of packages such as CorelDRAW.
 To draw a line with 
 the Pen Tool
 To draw a line with 
 the Pen Tool
1. Choose the Pen Tool
2. Move the mouse pointer to where you want the line to start. Click to start the line.
3. Move the pointer to the next position along the line.
4. Either:
  drag to add a curved segment 
 and shape it,
 drag to add a curved segment 
 and shape it,
  or click to add a straight 
 segment.
 or click to add a straight 
 segment.
5. Repeat step 4 as necessary.
6. Complete the line with a Shift-click.
Tips
 If you want to change the thickness 
 of the line, see Changing 
 line thickness.
 If you want to change the thickness 
 of the line, see Changing 
 line thickness.
 You can create a shape 
 by ending the line over the start point. A ‘+’ by the mouse pointer shows 
 when you are over the start point.
 You can create a shape 
 by ending the line over the start point. A ‘+’ by the mouse pointer shows 
 when you are over the start point.
 You cannot use the Pen Tool to change 
 the shape of lines. For this use the Shape 
 Editor Tool or Freehand & Brush 
 Tool.
 You cannot use the Pen Tool to change 
 the shape of lines. For this use the Shape 
 Editor Tool or Freehand & Brush 
 Tool.
 You can also create lines using 
 the Shape Editor Tool. This has more features and you may find it easier 
 to use.
 You can also create lines using 
 the Shape Editor Tool. This has more features and you may find it easier 
 to use.
Movie—click below (not working in this version)