Graph Paper Tool
Software : Corel DRAW X3
Level : Beginner

Concept: The lesson is designed using CorelDRAW, the world fame vector program used by artists, illustrators and designers. CorelDRAW is a very user friendly software and you can learn fast for the basic level. Try to explore more commands using these lessons as guideline. CorelDRAW has best of the drawing and editing facilities with the astonishing range of effects. Please try to go further than these tips and tricks by drawing your own shapes and applying effects with different options.

Corel DRAW provides some non conventional tools and Graph Paper tool is one of them. We will learn how to use this tools in this lesson.

1. Open Corel DRAW.

2. Select Graph Paper Tool (marked with green circle).

3. Once you select this tool you will get the properties of the tool in the Property bar which is situated at the top. Change rows and columns according to the requirements.

4. Drag the cursor on the page. You will get graph paper on the page that has specified rows and columns.

5. If you press CTRL key and drag the cursor, you will get the graph paper in square form and the rows and columns will be adjusted within the square.