InDesign Tools Flashcards
Rectangle Tool
Lets you creat a square or rectangle.
Polygon Frame Tool
Lets you place a multi-sided shape holder.
Zoom Tool
Adjusts the view magnification in the document window.
Rotate Tool
Lets you rotate objects around a fixed point.
Convert Direction Point
Lets you convert corner points and smooth points.
Ellipse Frame Tool
Lets you create a circle or oval placeholder.
Scissors Tool
Cuts paths at specified points.
Selection Tool
Allows you to select an entire object.
Gradient Feather Tool
Lets you fade an object into the background.
Pen Tool
Lets you draw a straight and curved paths.
Shear Tool
Lets you skew objects around a fixed point.
Type on a Path
Lets you create and edit type on paths.
Hand Tool
Moves the page view within the document window.
Gradient Swatch Tool
Lets you insert and adjust gradients.
Measure Tool
Lets you measure a distance between two points.
Delete Anchor Points
Lets you remove anchor points from a path.
Scale Tool
Lets you resize objects around a fixed point.
Type Tool
Lets you create text frames and select text.
Rectangle Frame Tool
Lets you create a square or rectangle placeholder.
Erase Tool
Lets you delete points on a path.
Polygon Tool
Lets you create multi-sided shapes.
Ellipse Tool
Lets you create an oval or circle.
Line Tool
Lets you draw a line segment.
Free Transform Tool
Lets you rotate, scale, or shear an object.
Eyedropper Tool
Lets you sample color or type attributes.
Gap Tool
Lets you adjust the space between objects.
Direct Selection
Allows you to select points on a path or contents within a frame.
Pencil Tool
Lets you draw a freeform path.
Note Tool
Lets you add comments.
Page Tool
Lets you create multiple page sizes within a document.
Add Anchor Points
Lets you add anchor points to a path.
Smooth Tool
Lets you remove excess angles from a path.
