By pressing a sequence of keys (referred to as shortcut keys), you can perform specific drawing operations that help you quickly accomplish a task. The following table shows you what shortcut keys are available and their function.
Shortcut Keys for Pictures
Press these keys together...
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To do the following...
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<Alt> and <arrow key>
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Move from one object handle to another around an object.
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<Ctrl> and <arrow key>
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Reshape an object by moving a point at an object handle.
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+ or - from numeric pad
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Rotate an object.
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<Ctrl> and mouse click
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Copy an object.
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<Shift> and any of the above
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Accelerate the operation. For example: <Shift> plus <Ctrl> and an arrow key quickly reshapes an object.
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Specific uses of shortcut keys are included throughout this chapter.
