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3.2.8. Shape tool bar

The Shape toolbar

If a text frame or a shape has been selected, the Shape tool bar will be displayed. It contains the following tools:

  • insert shape

  • delete object

  • adjust the border style and colour for the object frame

  • adjust the background colour for the object's content

  • Transfer the border format to another object.

  • Align. Opens a menu that allows defining the behaviour of objects when being anchored.

  • Position. If the object is anchored to a paragraph or a page, you can define the text wrapping.

  • Arrange. Opens a menu with the following options:

    • Define the display order of objects that overlap each other.

    • Rotate or flip objects

  • Text alignment. Opens a menu that allows defining the text alignment within the object.

  • Autofit checkbox. Defines whether the object's height is automatically adjusted to the content.

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Parent topic: The Text Edit Page