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Modifying MultiLeaders

Use the EditMultiLeader command to add leader lines to, or remove leader lines from MultiLeaders.

MultiLeaders can have more than one leader line.

  • Modify the properties of leader segment in the Properties palette
  • Lenghten, shorten, or move the leader line using grip points
  • Add leader lines to or remove leader lines from MultiLeaders using the EditMultiLeader command
  • Control the appearance of MultiLeaders using MultiLeaderStyles

If you select a MultiLeader in the graphics area and the ribbon is active, the MultiLeader Selection contextual ribbon tab appears. The contextual ribbon tab groups options and tools for controlling the MultiLeaderStyle, arrows, and leader lines.

To add leader lines to MultiLeaders:

  1. In the graphics area, select a MultiLeader.
  2. Do one of the following:
    • On the ribbon, click Annotate > MultiLeader > Edit MultiLeader > Add leader.
    • Type EditMultiLeader and specify the Add Leader option.
    • Right-click a grip point and select Add Leader from the context menu.
  3. Specify the location of the arrowhead of the new leader line attached to the MultiLeader.

    The new leader line appears to the left or to the right of the leader content, depending on the location you specify for the arrowhead.

  4. Repeat step 5 to add more leader lines, or press Enter to exit the command.

To remove leader lines from MultiLeaders:

  1. In the graphics area, select a MultiLeader.
  2. Do one of the following:
    • On the ribbon, click Annotate > MultiLeader > Edit MultiLeader > Remove Leader.
    • Type EditMultiLeader and specify the Remove Leader option.
    • Right-click a grip point and select Remove leader from the context menu.
  3. Specify an existing leader line of the MultiLeader.

    The selected leader line is deleted.

  4. Repeat step 3 to remove more leader lines from the MultiLeader, or press Enter to exit the command.

Access

Command: EditMultiLeader

Ribbon: Home > Modify > Edit MultiLeader



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