# Changing the Properties of an Annotation Tool

You can change the properties of an annotation tool as follows.
You must perform the following procedures in the properties dialog box of the annotation tool. In the properties dialog box, you can specify the appearance of the annotation tool and its pasting method (such as whether to specify its shape when you paste it or to paste it with the registered shape).

## Displaying from the pop-up menu

You cannot perform the following procedure when the [Annotation Toolbar Options] window is open.
Procedure
1.
Click the button of the annotation tool with the right mouse button, then select [Properties of Annotation Tools] from the pop-up menu displayed.
The properties dialog box appears.
2.
Select the desired options and click [OK].

## Displaying from the [Annotation Toolbar Options] window

Procedure
1.
Select the annotation tool in the [Annotation Toolbar Options] window.
Select [Properties] from the [Edit] menu.
The properties dialog box appears.
2.
Select the desired options and click [OK].
Note
You can change the properties of a paper tool using the same procedure.