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To select a Caps option for a line:
1
In the Paint Style palette with the
Stroke box selected and a Stroke Weight
entered, choose from these options:
• Select the Butt Caps option for
stroked lines with squared ends.
• Select the Round Caps option for
stroked lines with semicircular ends.
• Select the Projecting Caps option for
stroked lines with squared ends that
extend half the line width beyond the
end of the line. This option makes the
weight of the line extend equally in all
directions around the line.
If you selected the Auto option, the
paint attributes are automatically
applied.
2
If the Auto option is not selected
in the Paint Style palette, click Apply
or press Return to paint the selected
object.