You can change one or more points into curves or curves into points. First you must make the shape editable. To learn how to make shapes editable, see Making Shapes Editable.

Here are ways to transform corner points into curved points and vice versa:
  • To change a corner point into a curved point, make the shape editable, and then double-click the corner point.

  • To change a curved point into a corner point, make the shape editable, and then double-click the curved point.

  • To change all corner points in one or more shapes into curved points, make the shapes editable, select them, and then choose Format > Shape > Smooth Path.

  • To change all curved points in one or more shapes into corner points, make the shapes editable, select them, and then choose Format > Shape > Sharpen Path.

After a shape is editable, you can use the Smooth Path and Sharpen Path commands without making the shape editable again.

To learn about manipulating and aligning shapes, and changing their general object properties, such as color, border style (stroke), size, orientation, shadows, and more, see About Manipulating, Arranging, and Changing the Look of Objects.

To learn further details about modifying specific types of shapes, curves, and lines, see:

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