Microsoft KB Archive/69213

Drawing Curved Lines in PowerPoint PSS ID Number: Q69213 Article last modified on 10-29-1991 PSS database name: W_PowerPt

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Summary:

PowerPoint does not have the ability to draw a curved line.

More Information:

To achieve the appearance of a curved line, perform the following steps:


 * 1) Create a circle. Format it as Framed but not Filled (from the Draw menu).
 * 2) Select the circle and choose Cut from the Edit menu.
 * 3) From the Edit menu, choose Paste as Picture.
 * 4) Using the cropping tool, crop part of the picture until the desired amount of round edge is present. The picture can also be resized as necessary.

Note: You can also draw a circle and then position another object, formatted as Opaque, over the circle to hide the unwanted portion.

Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1991.