To draw a parallel or tangent line

1. Click the Simple Line Tool in the toolbox.

2. Click the Line Segment button in the ribbon.

3. Draw your initial line segment by dragging it across your Designer page.

4. Click the Parallel Line button in the ribbon.

5. Move the pointer near the object, and press and hold the left mouse button.

6. Drag the pointer the desired distance from the line or curve to draw the second line.

7. 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.