Rectangle Tool

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Rectangle Tool


 

Editor-Icon Rectangle Tool

 


 

Click Rectangle Tool to add interactive rectangles to documents:

 

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Figure 1. Tools Tab Submenu. Rectangle Tool

 

When the Rectangle Tool is selected, click and drag the pointer to define rectangle borders:

 

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Figure 2. Rectangle Tool Example

 

The upper rectangle has just been placed, which means editing options are enabled:

 

Click and drag the control points to resize rectangles.

Click and drag rectangles to reposition them. The circle at the center can also be used for this purpose.

Click and drag the green control point at the top to rotate rectangles. Hold down Shift to rotate at increments of fifteen degrees.

Use the arrow keys to reposition rectangles.

Use the editing aids detailed here to assist in the precise placement of rectangles.

Right-click rectangles for further options. See here for an explanation of these options.

Hold down Ctrl to create rectangles from their center.

Hold down Alt to constrain rectangle proportions.

When the Rectangle Tool is selected, the following options are enabled in the Properties Toolbar:

Fill Color determines the fill color of rectangles.

Stroke Color determines the color of rectangle borders.

Border Style determines the style of rectangle borders.

Border Width determines the width of rectangle borders.

Opacity determines the level of transparency in rectangles.

Blend Mode determines the manner in which rectangles blend with underlying content. These options are explained here.

Keep Selected determines whether or not the Rectangle Tool remains selected after a rectangle has been created. If this option is enabled then the tool will remain selected and can be used to create several rectangles consecutively. If this option is not enabled then PDF-XChange Editor will revert to the designated default tool immediately after creating a rectangle.

Exclusive Mode simplifies the process of using the Rectangle Tool. When Exclusive Mode is enabled, the pointer ignores all interactive elements of documents other than base content. This makes it possible to create rectangles on areas that overlap with other content without the risk of accidentally selecting undesired items. When Exclusive Mode is disabled, the pointer recognizes and interacts with all underlying elements in the standard manner.

Click Properties to view/edit the Rectangle Tool Properties pane. See here for information on tool properties.

The Commenting section of the Preferences dialog box can be used to view/edit preferences for comments.

The Comment Styles Palette can be used to save customized rectangle styles for subsequent use. Right-click the Rectangle icon in the Commenting Toolbar to view existing styles and/or access the Comment Styles Palette.