Drawing shapes with the Pen Tool
The Pen Tool has limited functionality but will be familiar to users of packages such as CorelDRAW. You can use it to draw and change lines and shapes.
 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 to start drawing. Click to create a point handle.
3. Move the pointer to the next position around the edge of the shape.
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 steps 3 and 4 as necessary to draw the outline of the shape.
6. To complete the shape click on the start point. A ‘+’ by the mouse pointer shows when you are over the start point.
Tips
 You cannot use the Pen Tool to change 
 the shape of the line. For this use the Shape 
 Editor Tool or Freehand & Brush 
 Tool.
 You cannot use the Pen Tool to change 
 the shape of the line. For this use the Shape 
 Editor Tool or Freehand & Brush 
 Tool.
 You can also create shapes using 
 the Shape Editor Tool. This has more features and you may find it easier 
 to use.
 You can also create shapes 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)