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This Wiki page is a place for users to list those "Hidden Gems," modifier key combinations, etc. for CorelDRAW Graphics Suite that are not listed among the default assigned shortcut key list under Commands.
These are not categorized, but if the list becomes unwieldy, we can do that. If a tip is for Photo-Paint only please add a PP in front of it.
If you learned of the hidden gem here on coreldraw.com, please provide a link to the thread/post, or give the contributor credit.
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1. Drawing shape modifiers: Hold down CTRL while drawing with shape tools to keep them symmetrical and/or proportional. Hold down SHIFT to draw from center. Hold down CTRL+SHIFT to draw from center and to keep shape proportional.
2. Double-clicking the Rectangle tool adds a rectangle around the document. Shift+double clicking the Rectangle tool adds a rectangle around selected objects.
3. 3-Pt Curve tool: When placing your third point, hold down CTRL to create a 3-pt circular arc, hold down SHIFT to create a symmetric parabola.
4. Document options: Double-clicking on the document "shadow" opens the Document options.
5. Color palette: When coloring shapes, left-click to choose fill color, right-click to choose outline color. You can also drag and drop colors from the palette, you will see the cursor change accordingly. Drag the color over the shape to fill with the color, drag color over the outline to change its color.
6. Color palette: Click & hold down on a color swatch to display a small pop-up color picker with shades of that particular color.
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