Subject: Drawing polygons by vertex

You can create an equal-sided polygon defined by its center point and the distance to its vertices. First specify the number of sides, then the center point, and then the location of one vertex, which determines both the size and orientation of the polygon.

To draw a polygon by vertex

1 Do one of the following to choose Polygon Center-Vertex ():

• On the ribbon, choose Home > Polygon Center-Vertex or choose Draw > Polygon Center-Vertex.

• On the menu, choose Draw > Polygon > Polygon Center-Vertex.

• On the Draw toolbar, click the Polygon Center-Vertex tool.

• Type polygon and then press Enter.

2 Type 5 to specify five sides for the polygon.

3 Specify the center of the polygon.

4 Specify the vertex of the polygon.


The center (A) and vertex (B) and resulting polygon.

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