Editing Path Content
Path content is are lines and shape objects within the PDF. Paths are
two-dimensional shapes created using a set of points to generate lines
or shapes. Paths can be used to create anything from shapes and dividers
to even text and images. The Content editing tool is capable of editing
paths that are a part of the PDF. Paths can be moved, edited, or deleted
using the content editing tool.
How to Edit Path Content
- Activate the tool by clicking on the
Edit Content button on the Toolbar
- Then click or drag an area with the mouse to select the desired
content. Once selected, content can be edited, moved or deleted following
the instructions below.
- Note: Selecting
multiple pieces of content will let you update the properties
for all pieces at once
- Once complete, to exit Content Editing mode, simply
click on the hand tool
or Esc on the keyboard
Move or Edit Properties
Move or Edit the path by doing the following
- Move: Click
on the path and drag it to its new location on the page.
- Edit: To access the path
properties, right click (Mac: Ctrl + Click) and choose Properties
in the mouse menu or double click on the selected path.
Path Content Properties
Path Content contain the following property settings:
Fill Color:
the fill color of the path
Stroke Color:
the border color of the path
Border Width:
the width of the border line of the path
Cut, Copy, & Paste Path Content
Cut or Copy path by doing the following
- Cut: Cut the path by using
the shortcut key Ctrl + X (Mac: Cmd + X) or right-click on the path
(CTRL + Click on Mac) and choose Cut
in the context menu.
- Copy: Copy the path by
using the shortcut key Ctrl + C (Mac: Cmd + C) or right-click on the
path (CTRL + Click on Mac) and choose Copy
in the context menu.
- Paste: Navigate to
the location you wish to paste the path and use the shortcut key Ctrl
+ V (Mac: Cmd + V) or right click (Mac: Ctrl + Click) and select Paste in the context menu
Remove Path Content
Delete the path by pressing the Del key or right-click
on the path (CTRL + Click on Mac) and choose Delete
in the context menu.