To edit the properties of a drawing via the dialog box, first select it by clicking on it. Then right-click to open the context menu and select the last entry Properties, whereupon a corresponding dialog box appears.
Also possible: Click on the group arrow
in the bottom right corner of any command group of the ribbon tab Object.
Tip: This dialog box can also be opened by double-clicking on the drawing.
The following settings can be made in the dialog box:
Format, Fill, Lines tabs, etc.
These tabs are available for almost all object types. They allow you to change the following settings:
▪Format: On this tab, you can change the size and positioning of the drawing. For more information, see Object properties, Format tab.
▪Fill: This option allows you to change the fill. For more information, see Object properties, Fill tab.
▪Lines: Here, you can change the line style of the lines used to draw the object. For more information, see Object properties, Lines tab.
▪Shadow: This option allows you to apply a shadow. For more information, see Object properties, Shadow tab.
▪3D: This option allows you to apply a 3D effect. For more information, see Object properties, 3D tab.
▪Effects: This option allows you to apply different effects. For more information, see Object properties, Effects tab.
▪Properties: This option allows you to change general settings. For more information, see Object properties, Properties tab.
Furthermore, some types of drawings have additional tabs with additional options. (For more information, see the following pages.)