Shapes are formed from closed paths A straight or curved line consisting of one or more segments joined together at points. and can be converted back into these paths so that you can edit them. Lines are already open paths.
Select the shape or line you want to edit.
If you have selected a shape, select Ungroup from the Frame menu A list of available commands and actions in Publisher. Menu names are displayed in the menu bar at the top of the Publisher window.. The shape is ungrouped and converted to points and paths.
Move the mouse pointer The arrow-shaped cursor on the screen that follows the movement of the mouse and indicates which area of the screen will be affected when you press the mouse button. The pointer will change shape when you perform certain tasks. over a point so that it changes shape to an arrow with a four-headed arrow at its base.
Press and hold down the mouse button as you drag the point to a new position.
Add a point to a path by right-clicking on the point you want to add the point next to and selecting Add Point from the shortcut menu that appears.
Delete a point from a path by right-clicking on the point and selecting Delete Point from the shortcut menu that appears or by holding down Ctrl as you click on the point.
Change the type of point by right-clicking on the point and selecting the point type from the shortcut menu that appears.
Close the path of a line by right-clicking on a point and selecting Close Path(s) from the shortcut menu that appears.
Split a path by right-clicking on a point and selecting Open Path from the shortcut menu that appears.
Note:
You can group the line or shape again so that if you select or drag it, you will not accidentally change any of the points.