Various tools in PageMaker for designing pages
The PageMaker Toolbox
| Name | Function | |
|---|---|---|
| Pointer Tool | Used to select, move, and resize text blocks and graphics. | |
| Text Tool | Used to type, edit, and format text. You must click or drag to create a text insertion point. | |
| Rotating Tool | Allows you to rotate text boxes or images to any angle. | |
| Cropping Tool | Used to trim or hide parts of an imported graphic without resizing the image itself. | |
| Line Tool | Draws straight lines at any angle. | |
| Constrained Line | Draws only vertical, horizontal, or 45-degree lines. | |
| Rectangle Tool | Draws squares and rectangles. | |
| Polygon Tool | Draws multi-sided shapes like triangles, stars, or hexagons. | |
| Ellipse Tool | Draws circles and ovals. | |
| Frame Tools | (Rectangle/Ellipse/Polygon) These act as placeholders for text or images. | |
| Hand Tool | Used to “pan” or scroll across the page or pasteboard. | |
| Zoom Tool | Magnifies or reduces the view of the page. |