# Editing a Shape

Once a shape has been added to the page, you can edit it to make further changes. If the shape is pre-defined you'll first need to make the shape editable by choosing Format->Make Shape Editable. This causes editing handles to appear, allowing you to make adjustments:

If the shape is already a custom shape, simply clicking for a second time on the element reveals the shape editing handles. To edit the shape:

- Adjust the position of a point by clicking on a red handle and dragging it.
- Change the type of point by double clicking on the red handle. This point will alternate between a sharp corner and a curve.
- Curved points have associated curve shaping handles, which can be dragged to adjust the contour of the shape. Normally, curves are smoothed by making the opposite handle's angle (but not its position) a reflection of the first handle. You can change this behavior by using the following modifier keys:

  Holding down [Cmd] breaks the reflection behavior entirely and lets you have curves leading into and out of a sharp corner.

  Holding down [Opt] mirrors the opposite handle exactly (both angle and position).
- Add a point by holding down the option key while the cursor is over the outline of the shape. The cursor will change into a pen nib (with a plus sign) indicating that you can add a point at this location.
- Delete a point by first selecting (it will change from a red dot with a black outline to a white dot with a red outline when selected), then hit the delete key.

  Note: Closed shapes must have at least three points—you will be unable to delete points when there are only three remaining.

# Smoothing a shape

To convert a shape with sharp edges to one with a smooth, rounded outline choose Format->Smooth Path:

# Sharpening a shape

To convert a shape with a rounded outline to one with sharp edges choose Format->Sharpen Path:

Note:Pre-defined shapes must be made editable (with Format->Make Shape Editable) before they can be smoothed or sharpened.