Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
12.
Click the Layers panel icon (
) to show the Layers panel, if necessary. Click the
eye icon (
) to the left of the layer named “template” to hide its contents.
13.
Choose Select > Deselect, and then choose File > Save.
Adding arrowheads
You can add arrowheads to both ends of a path using the Stroke panel. There are many dif-
ferent arrowhead styles to choose from in Illustrator, as well as arrowhead editing options.
Next, you'll add different arrowheads to a path.
1.
Choose the 1 Ice Cream artboard from the Artboard Navigation menu in the lower-
left corner of the Document window.
2.
Choose View > Fit Artboard In Window, if necessary.
3.
Select the Selection tool (
), and click the black line below the orange text “THE
MONTH.”
4.
Click the word “Stroke” in the Control panel to open the Stroke panel (or choose
Window > Stroke). In the Stroke panel, change the following options:
• Stroke Weight:
50 pt
• Choose
Arrow 20
from the menu directly to the right of the word “Arrow-
heads.” This adds an arrowhead to the start (left end) of the line.
• Scale (beneath where you chose Arrow 20):
30%
• Choose
Arrow 35
from the arrowheads menu to the far right of the word “Ar-
rowheads.” This adds an arrowhead to the end of the line.
• Scale (beneath where you chose Arrow 35):
40%
• Make sure that the Place Arrow Tip At End Of Path button ( ) is selected.
The Align options allow you to adjust the path to align to the tip or the end of
the arrowhead.
