Entering object mode

When you create a new Fireworks document, it opens in object mode by default. However, if you open an image, or if you have used a tool that has switched Fireworks to image edit mode, you must return to object mode to draw and edit path objects.

When you see a striped border around a document canvas, Fireworks is in image edit mode.

To return to object mode:

	Double-click an area of the document window beyond the canvas with any selection tool.
	Click the Stop button in the Status bar.
	Stop cursor and Stop button
	Use a tool that only works in object mode, such as the Text tool.
	Choose Modify > Exit Image Edit.
	Press the Esc key.
	In Windows, press Control+Shift+D.
	On the Macintosh, press Command+Shift+D.