Adding arrowheads to lines


    The Add Arrowheads command lets you add an arrowhead to either end of a selected line. If applied as a filter, the resulting arrowheads are distinct objects grouped with the line; the arrowheads can be edited and moved like any other grouped object. If applied as an effect, the arrows are similar to brush strokes; that is, the arrows change location, direction, and color along with the line, but they cannot be edited separately. For more information, see Comparing filters and effects.

    Tip iconIf you apply this command from the Effect menu, you can use the Appearance palette to modify or remove the effect from your object. (See Modifying and removing appearance attributes.)

To add arrowheads to a line or container:

  1. Select the line or group (or target a layer in the Layers palette).
  2. To apply the command as a filter, choose Filter > Stylize > Add Arrowheads; to apply the command as an effect, choose Effect > Stylize > Add Arrowheads.
  3. Choose from various arrowhead designs for the start and end of the line by clicking the forward and back buttons below the Start and End arrow boxes. The start and end of the line refer to the order in which the line was drawn.
  4. To rescale the size of an arrowhead, enter the percentage you want in the Scale text box. This scales the arrowhead relative to the stroke weight of the line.
  5. To preview the command in the document window, select Preview.
  6. Click OK.
  7. Tip iconIf you applied this command from the Effect menu, you can use the Appearance palette to modify or remove the effect from your object. (See Modifying and removing appearance attributes.)