Apple numbers User Manual

    Working with Shapes, Graphics, and Other Objects 

 

You can change the contour of a shape by adding, moving, or deleting its points. First 
you need to make the shape editable, as described in “Making Shapes Editable” on 
page 165. 

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To add a point, make the shape editable, press the Option key, and hold the pointer 
over the shape’s border. The pointer changes into a pen tip with a plus sign (+). Click 
the location on the border where you want to add a point, and move the point if 
needed.

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To move a point, make the shape editable, click the point, and then drag it to another 
location. You can move several points at the same time by Shift-clicking multiple points 
and then dragging. 

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To delete a point, make the shape editable, click the point, and then press the Delete 
key. You can delete several points at the same time by Shift-clicking multiple points 
and then pressing Delete.

You can expand or contract a curve, or change its angle. 

Make the shape editable.

Click a red circular control on the curve you want to reshape. A control handle appears 
on both sides of the circular control.

Click a point and drag it 
to change the shape.

Drag a control handle 
or rotate one or both 
control handles to 
change the curve.

You can also drag a point 
to modify the curve.