# Line

Draw straight or curved lines.

**Shortcut:** L

## How to use

1. Select the Line tool (press L)
2. Click where you want the line to start
3. Drag to the end point
4. Release to finish

## Options

| Option | Values | Description |
|--------|--------|-------------|
| **Color** | Any color | Line color |
| **Width** | 0.1–40px | Stroke thickness |
| **Cap** | Round, Square | Line end style |
| **Shadow** | On / Off | Drop shadow behind the line |

### Cap styles

- **Round** — Rounded line ends (softer look)
- **Square** — Flat line ends (precise)

## Curving lines

1. Draw a straight line
2. Select it
3. Drag the center control point to add a curve

The curve is a smooth Bezier curve that follows your control point.

## Tips

- **Shift+drag** — Snap to 45° angles
- **Underlining** — Great for emphasizing text in screenshots
- **Connections** — Use to show relationships between elements
- **Dividers** — Create visual separations

## Examples

**Underlining text:**
> Draw a line under important text

**Connecting elements:**
> Show relationships with connecting lines

**Marking boundaries:**
> Use lines to indicate edges or limits

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*See also: [Arrow Tool](/docs/hypershot/tools/arrow ) | [Rectangle Tool](/docs/hypershot/tools/rectangle )*

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From https://hypernuclear.com/docs/hypershot/tools/line/