To draw a simple line segment

The Line Segment button draws single, straight lines.

1. Click the Simple Line Tool in the toolbox.

2. Click the Line Segment button in the ribbon.

3. Move the pointer to the drawing area.

4. Drag to draw the line.

5. Release the mouse button when you finish drawing the line.

If you do not see the toolbox or the ribbon, click Toolbars on the View menu, and then click the Toolbox and Ribbon items. To constrain the line to a 15-degree angle, select the Angle Constraint button. To draw from the center outward, press and hold CTRL while drawing or select the From Center button.