InDesign

Change the shape of a path automatically

You can convert any path into a predefined shape. For example, you can convert a rectangle to a triangle. The stroke settings for the original path remain the same for the new path. If the new path is a polygon, its shape is based on the options in the Polygon Settings dialog box. If the new path has a corner effect, its radius size is based on the size setting in the Corner Options dialog box.

  1. Select the path.
  2. Do any of the following:
    • Choose Object > Convert Shape > [new shape].

    • In the Pathfinder panel (Window > Object & Layout > Pathfinder), click a shape button in the Convert Shape area.