# Using Line Annotations

This topic describes how to draw a straight line or an arrow on a page or a notepad.
These operations are available in edit mode.

## Drawing a straight line

Procedure
1.
Select a command from the [Annotations] pop-up menu or from the annotation toolbar.
For instance, select [Line/Black/1pt] of [1 Basic].
The shape of the cursor changes.
2.
Click on a desired position in a page or in a notepad to paste a straight line.

## Changing the length and direction of a straight line

After pasting a straight line, select and drag its start or end point to change its length and direction.
You can change the direction at a multiple of 15 degrees by dragging the point while holding down the <Shift> key.

## Changing the properties

Using the [Line Properties] dialog box or the property toolbar, you can change the color and width of the line and the type of the arrow after pasting the line.