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You can readily draw lines and arrows in Publisher to illustrate or connect objects in your publication.
Draw a line or arrow
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Click Home, then click Shapes
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Position the mouse pointer where you want the line to begin, and then drag the mouse.
Change a line or arrow
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Right-click the line or arrow.
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On the shortcut menu, click Format AutoShape.
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In the Format AutoShape dialog, select the options you want.
Notice that there is a selection menu available to let you change the fill color, bring forward or move back the line or arrow, or select the format painter.
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To change the direction of an arrow, click on the beginning or end of the shape and drag to the location you want.
Draw a line or arrow
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On the Objects toolbar, click Line
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Position the mouse pointer where you want the line to begin, and then drag the mouse.
Change a line or arrow
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Right-click the line or arrow.
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On the shortcut menu, click Format AutoShape.
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In the Format AutoShape dialog, select the options you want.
Tip
To change the direction of an arrow, use the rotate buttons on the Standard toolbar.
