Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
5.
Select the Width tool ( ) in the Tools panel. Position the pointer over the middle of
the line, and notice that the pointer has a plus symbol next to it ( ). Drag to the right,
away from the line. Notice that, as you drag, you are stretching the stroke to the left and
right equally. Release the mouse when the measurement label shows Side 1 and Side 2
at approximately .25 in.
The new point on the stroke of the original line is called the
width point
. The lines
extending from the width point are the handles. Width points created at a corner or at a
direct-selected anchor point stick to the anchor point during basic editing of the path.
6.
The width point on the stroke (circled in the figure) should still be selected. You can
tell it's selected, because it's not hollow like the points at the ends of the handles.
Press Delete to remove it.
Because you only created one width point on the stroke, removing that one removed the
width completely.
Note
If you need to reselect the point, make sure that the Width tool is selected,
position the pointer over the point, and then click it.
