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Pen Attributes
All graphic objects have a Pen property. Pen refers to the outline, or line
around an object. For items like Bezier curves (Bezigons) and polygons, the pen
properties can be very important to the proper look and feel of the item.

Examples of pens and fills.
To Format the Pen for a Graphic Item or Frame
Use the Pen Attributes tool on the FormatBar to set the pen color for an
item. You can also tear-off the Pen or Fill Color tool,
to select the pen color.

- Select the item you wish to format.
- From the FormatBar, use the following buttons to format the pen. You can also use
the tear-off formatting palette if it is displayed.
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Pen Attributes tool
Pen Attributes tool tab bar
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Pen Attributes Tool: This tool sets
the color for the pen. Click the tool to display a tab
bar. The tab bar contains the following choices:
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Color: Position the cursor over the
tab, then select the color you want from the palette. The palette displays the
currently active color set. To display other sets, see the Ink
Sets topic for more information. The colors on the palette can be customized.
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Pattern: Position the cursor over the
tab, then select the pattern or texture you want from the palette. T he palette displays
the current set of patterns or textures. To display other sets (including the
texture set), see the Ink Sets topic for more
information. The patterns or textures on the palette can be customized. See
the Customizing Inks topic for more information. |
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Gradient: Position the cursor over the
tab, then select the gradient you want from the palette. The palette displays the
current set of gradients. To display other sets, see the Ink
Sets topic for more information. The gradients on this palette can be
customized. See the Customizing Inks topic for more
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Transparency: Position the cursor over
the tab, then select the opacity or transparency of the fill. 100% represents full
opacity, 0% denotes total transparency. A transparent fill makes whatever items are
behind the item show through. An opaque fill is whatever color, gradient, or pattern
you chose. See the Transparency topic for more
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Pen Type: Selecting this tab displays
a list of common pen types and sizes. For a custom pen size, select the Other
option. A dialog box is displayed where you can enter a custom pen size. This
tab also displays a common set of line styles. Select the style you wish to
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