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132 Shape Handling

and font, etc. just as for any other text, using the TEXT TOOL. All shapes show dimensions
when dragging (in document units).

This percentage segment SmartShape has controls
to drag either end of the segment (doing so will
update the value), or using the Text Tool you can
edit the value, in which case the segment bar is
changed. The handle mid-way around the arc allows
you to adjust the thickness of the band.

The top right handle will rotate the whole thing, the
lower right will resize it.

To change the colors in a smartshape, you can select the shape and click the colors on
the color line or open the COLOR EDITOR (on page 193). Or drag and drop colors from the
color line onto it. Where there are multiple colors in the shape, the Color Replacement
(on page 199) dialog will appear allowing you to choose which color you want to change.

Timeline SmartShapes

Timelines are common in many types of documents and particularly in presentations.
The Timeline Smartshape consists of a line with an object (or group of objects) repeated
along its length with regular spacing. You can increase or reduce the number of objects
on the line, adjust their spacing, size, vertical alignment, etc. using the SmartShape’s
handles.

Timeline Smartshape with editing handles

To insert a Timeline, use "INSERT" > "FROM CONTENT CATALOG" > "COMPONENTS" > "PRINT
& WEB COMPONENTS" > "TIMELINES"