Apple Numbers '09 - Manual (Page 206)

Transforming Corner Points into Curved Points and Vice Versa
You can change one or more points into curves or curves into points. First you must
make the shape editable, as “Editing Shapes” on page 203 describes.
Here are ways to transform corner points into curved points and vice versa:
To change a corner point into a curved point, make the shape editable, and then
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double-click the corner point.
To change a curved point into a corner point, make the shape editable, and then
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double-click the curved point.
To change all corner points in one or more shapes into curved points, make the shapes
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editable, select them, and then choose Format > Shape > Smooth Path.
To change all curved points in one or more shapes into corner points, make the shapes
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editable, select them, and then choose Format > Shape > Sharpen Path.
After a shape is editable, you can use the Smooth Path and Sharpen Path commands
without making the shape editable again.
Editing a Rounded Rectangle
The rounded rectangle has a circular control that lets you change the corners.
Drag to straighten or
round the corner.
To edit a rounded rectangle:
Select the shape, and drag its blue editing point to the left to straighten the corners, or
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to the right to round them.
Editing Single and Double Arrows
An arrow shape has specialized editing points that enable you to adjust the relative
proportions of the arrow’s head and tail.
Drag to change
the tail length.
Drag up or down to
change the width of the
tail. Drag left or right to
resize the arrowhead.
To change the proportions of a single or double arrow:
Select the shape, and then do any of the following:
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To make the arrow longer, drag one of the selection handles at its head or tail. Â
206 Chapter 9 Working with Shapes, Graphics, and Other Objects