Changing a line into a polygon

You can change a line to a polygon; that is, close a shape, by connecting the start and end vertices of a line to form a polygon.

Figure 1. Close Shape button

Close Shape button

To change a line to a polygon

  1. On the Vector Editing toolbar, click Find, and then click the line you want to change to a polygon.
  2. Click Close Shape.
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