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• It shows the angle from either end. Interactively, live as you drag. And also length
(when straight line only) is shown in the current page units.
• Unlike legacy (non SmartShape) arrows the line length includes the space for
head/tail.
• Accepts and shows the correct line width via the standard line width control.
Note that the arrows selection in the ONLINE CONTENT CATALOG includes some different
types of arrows where the head and shaft are formed from a single shape - these arrows
are simple smartshapes of an entirely different design and are filled shapes rather than
lines.
Labeled lines
These designs are useful as headings, titles, dividers and for labeling in diagrams.
You can find these in the ONLINE CONTENT CATALOG and in the Insert menu - "INSERT" >
"SHAPE" > "LINES & ARROWS". As with all SmartShapes, hold the mouse pointer over each
handle to see a tooltip telling you what the handle does if it’s clicked or dragged.
