To set an objects corner 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 Corner Style buttons from the Corners section:

pre00002.gif Beveled Corners produces beveled corners.

pre00002.gif Mitered Corners produces mitered (pointed) corners.

pre00002.gif Rounded Corners produces rounded corners.

Note

pre00002.gif Setting the corner shape can greatly affect the appearance of lines and curves, especially if the object has a particularly thick line weight or the object is particularly small.

pre00025.gif How to

To apply an outline color using the Outline dialog box

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