InDesign Tools Flashcards
Add Anchor Point
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Add Anchor Point tool lets you add anchor points to a path.
Selection Tool
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Selection tool lets you select entire objects.
Direct Selection Tool
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Direct Selection tool lets you select points on a path or contents within a frame.
Page Tool
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Page tool lets you create multiple page sizes within a document.
Gap Tool
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Gap tool lets you adjust the space between objects.
Pen Tool
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Pen tool lets you draw straight and curved paths.
Delete Anchor Point
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Delete Anchor Point tool lets you remove anchor points from a path.
Convert Direction Point
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Convert Direction Point tool lets you convert corner points and smooth points.
Type Tool
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Type tool lets you create text frames and select text.
Type on a Path tool
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Type on a Path tool lets you create and edit type on paths.
Pencil tool
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Pencil tool lets you draw a freeform path.
Smooth tool
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Smooth tool lets you remove excess angles from a path.
Erase Tool
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Erase tool lets you delete points on a path.
Line Tool
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Line tool lets you draw a line segment.
Rectangle Frame Tool
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Rectangle Frame tool lets you create a square or rectangle placeholder.