Edit Markups

Markups can be edited only by the owner of the markup. The current user must own the markup in order to select and edit it.

To select and edit a markup

  1. Click the Edit button on the Markup toolbar.

  2. Click a markup. The owner's name is displayed in the status bar. A selection is enclosed by a black frame with one or more small buttons or handles.

    Note: If you are not the owner then you cannot select or edit the markup.

  3. Click outside the selection to de-select.

  4. Click the editing control you wish to use and edit the markup.
  5. Click Save on the toolbar to save the changes.

Note: Changes to markups are not permanent unless the Markup file is saved. All text entered can also be links. You can select a file that you want to use as a hyperlink by clicking on the browse button next to the Hyperlink field. You can also type in a URL in this field directly.

Editing Controls

The editing controls available for a markup differ based on the type of markup. After you select a markup, it is enclosed by a black frame with one or more of the following editing controls or buttons:

Button Description
Move Move a markup by placing the cursor inside the markup selection and clicking the left mouse button. The cursor changes from an arrow to a hand. Click and hold the left mouse button, and drag the markup to the desired position. Click outside the line to de-select.
Control Control button on a selected line, arrow or dimension offers Drag and Scale buttons on the markup. Place the cursor on the button. The cursor changes to a finger. Click to access the grip buttons.
Drag Drag and scale arrow or dimension by placing the cursor on the button, holding down the left mouse button and dragging to move or change the length of a line. Click outside the line to de-select. Add an offset to a dimension line by holding down the left mouse button and drag in the desired direction.
Rotate Rotate a markup by placing the cursor on the button. The cursor changes to a finger. The markup is rotated by holding down the left mouse button and dragging the corner of the markup. Click outside the line to de-select.
Zoom Zoom or size a markup by placing the cursor on the button. The cursor changes to a finger. The markup is scaled by holding down the left mouse button and dragging the corner of the markup. Click outside the line to de-select.

 

You can also click the right mouse button to access the following markup editing options:

Option Description
Edit Allows you to edit the selected markup. The available options may vary depending on the type of markup object you have selected.
Copy Creates a copy of the selected markup object.
Delete Allows you to delete the selected markup.
Bring to Front Allows you to move a markup to the front.
Push Back Allows you to move a markup to the back.
Marker Sets the marker mode for the selected markup object.

Outlined

Solid

Edged

Hatched

Changes the fill style of the selected markup object.