Reverse path direction

All paths, whether open or closed, have a direction, from their start points to their end points. This attribute is made most obvious when you apply a brush stroke that has a distinct start and end. The path direction can also determine how a complex or compound object is filled, depending on the fill rules for the path.

To change the direction of a path

1. In the Toolbox, click the Reverse Path tool .

2. Click anywhere on the path.

You can also select a path, and then, on the Object menu, click Reverse Path or press CTRL+R.

If you reverse a compound path, Microsoft Expression Design reverses the direction of every subpath.

The same path and stroke, but the path on the right has been reversed

See also

Tasks

Use fill rules

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