Learning Generation - Inspiration Tutorial

Use "Line" Tool Tutorial
Inspiration
Objective: To use a drawing tool in a project

Introduction: Inspiration comes equipped with drawing tools, such as the free form line tool -

, that can be used with projects and creations. With a few simple "clicks" of the mouse button, and the use of the mouse as the drawing utencil, an educator can use Inspiration drawing tools to add a personal touch of creativity to a project.

Skill Practice: Use a drawing tool in a project

Step 1: Open

. A new, blank document will appear on screen.

Step 2: Go to View > Symbol Palette to have the Inspiration Symbols palette appear on screen.

Step 3: Go to View > Toolbar > Draw to have the "Draw Toolbar" appear on screen.

Step 4: Add pictures and text to your Inspiration file. Click on the "freeform" line tool -

to create a "curly" line -

.

Step 5: Click on the "line tool" icon

to add a straight line(s) to your project -

.

Step 6: Click on the "line color" icon

to add color to your added lines.

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Step 7: Other Options - Click-and-drag over your drawn line(s) so that the "sizing handles" appear around the line(s). Go to Effect - a drop-down menu will appear that provides further formatting options for your the lines you have drawn, such as "line thickness" and "fill color".