InDesign Tools Flashcards
(33 cards)
Selection Tool

Lets you select entire objects
Direct Selection

Lets you select points on a path or contents within a frame.
4 Types of Tools
A - Selection Tools
B - Drawing and Type Tools
C - Transformation Tools
D - Modification and Navigation Tools
Page Tool

Lets you create multiple page sizes within a document.
Gap Tool

Lets you adjust the space between objects.
Pen Tool

Lets you draw straight and curved paths.
Add Anchor Point Tool

Lets you add anchor points to a path.
Delete Anchor Point Tool

Lets you remove anchor points from a path.
Convert Direction Point Tool

Lets you convert corner points and smooth points.
Type Tool

Lets you create text frames and select text.
Type on a Path Tool

Lets you create and edit type on paths.
Pencil Tool

Lets you draw a freeform path.
Smooth Tool

Lets you remove excess angles from a path.
Erase Tool

Lets you delete points on a path.
Line Tool

Lets you draw a line segment.
Rectangle Frame Tool

Lets you create a square or rectangle placeholder
Ellipse Frame Tool

Lets you create a circle or oval placeholder.
Polygon Frame Tool

Lets you create a multi-sided shape placeholder.
Rectangle Tool

Lets you create a square or rectangle.
Ellipse Tool

Lets you create a circle or oval.
Polygon Tool

Lets you create multi-sided shape.
Free Transformation Tool

Lets you rotate, scale, or shear an object.
Rotate Tool

Lets you rotate objects around a fixed point.
Scale Tool

Lets you resize objects around a fixed point.








