Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
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W (Width) and L (Length)
. These settings determine how wide and long the arrowhead
is. The unit of measurement here is the percentage of the line's width, so if you enter a
number lower than 100, the arrowhead will be narrower than the line it's attached to. You
can pick values between 10 and 5,000 percent. If your length setting is too low, you'll get
a shape that looks more like a T than an arrow.
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C (Concavity)
. Use this setting if you want Elements to indent the side of the arrowhead
where it meets the line. This number determines the amount of curvature on the widest
part of the arrowhead (see
Figure 12-25
). You can pick a number between -50 percent
and +50 percent.
Figure 12-25. Two arrows drawn with the Line tool. (Both arrows have layer styles applied to them
so they don't look flat. You'll learn more about layer styles in the next chapter.) Left: An arrow
with no concavity. Right: An arrow with concavity set to +50 percent. If you prefer fancier arrows,
you'll find some in the Custom Shape tool's settings. In the Shape Picker's drop-down menu,
choose the Arrows category (see page 423).
