Add Curves to Boxes

Wed, Jun 25, 2008

Tip

It’s easy to change a rectangular box into a curvy one in QuarkXPress. First, select the box, then choose Item> Shape> curvy-shape to convert it to an editable box shape.

Add Curves to Boxes

Then with either the Item tool or Content tool, select any existing point and press Option/Alt-F2 to convert it to a smooth point. Or, holding down the Option/Alt key, click-and-drag on the edge of the box to create a new anchor point, then press Option/Alt-F2.Add Curves to Boxes

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Jay Nelson - who has written 503 posts on Planet Quark.

Jay Nelson is the editorial director of PlanetQuark.com, and the editor and publisher of Design Tools Monthly. He’s also the author of the training videos Quark includes in the box with QuarkXPress 7, and the QuarkXPress 7 training at Lynda.com. In addition, Jay writes for several other publications and speaks at industry events.

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