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The property bar

A quick and easy way to make changes to objects in your projects is to use the property bar. It is context sensitive: its contents change depending on the tool you select. For example, when you select the Text tool, the Text tool property bar displays under the standard toolbar.

In the procedure below, you'll change the font attributes of text by using the Text tool property bar . Then, you'll change the width of the rectangle's outline and round the corners of the rectangle using the Rectangle tool property bar. Last, you'll resize the rectangle to make it fit the text.

Change the font attributes

  1. Using the Pick tool Lets you select, move, and resize objects , click your name to select it.
  2. Using the Text tool Lets you enter text onto the stage, highlight your name on the stage.
  3. From the Font list box on the property bar, choose any font you want.
  4. From the Font size list box, choose 72.
  5. Drag your name to the center of the rectangle.

Change the rectangle's outline, corners, and size

  1. Using the Pick tool, click the rectangle on the stage to select it.
    The Rectangle tool property bar displays.
  2. From the Outline width list box Lets you choose a preset outline width on the property bar, choose 11 px.
    The outline width changes.
  3. Ensure the Round corners together button Lets you round all corners of the rectangle at the same time is enabled.
  4. On the property bar, type 50 in any of the Rectangle roundness stacked boxes Let you round the corners of the rectangle, and press ENTER.
  5. To resize the rectangle, drag any selection handle towards its center.
    Click here to see the example.

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