ADOBE PAGE MAKER TOOLS

ADOBE PAGE MAKER TOOLS

	Pointer	t Selects lines, shapes, graphics, and text boxes. Selected items can be moved, resized, and have their attributes changed.
	Text	Selects text or sets insertion point for adding text.
	Rotate	Rotates text blocks and graphics to almost any angle.
	Crop	Crops graphics (press and hold the [Shift] key to crop proportionally).
	Line	Creates straight lines at almost any angle.
	Constrained Line	Creates vertical, horizontal and 45-degree-angle lines.
	Rectangle	Creates square and rectangle shapes.
	Rectangle Text Box	Creates rectangular-shaped text boxes.
	Ellipse	Creates circular and oval shapes.
	Ellipse Text Box	Creates circular and oval-shaped text boxes.
	Polygon	Creates basic polygons.
	Polygon Text Box	Creates polygon-shaped text boxes.
	Hand (Panning)	Allows the user to drag a page for optimal view.
	Zoom	Magnifies or reduces the area of the page; useful for close placements or viewing of graphics.

Using the Zoom Tool

While using the Zoom tool, you can toggle between the magnification/reduction area of the page: 

To enlarge the magnification of an area (zoom in):

1. With the Zoom tool selected,
   Windows: Click the mouse button
   Macintosh: Press [Cmd] and click the mouse button

To reduce the magnification of an area (zoom out):

1. With the Zoom tool selected,
   Windows: Press [Ctrl] and click the mouse button
   Macintosh: Press [Option] and click the mouse button