Reshape features

The Reshape tool is used to reshape multipoint, line, or polygon features by adding or removing geometry. Feature attributes are preserved.

To reshape a feature, complete the following steps:

1. Follow the steps to select a feature.
2. On the editing toolbar, click Reshape .

   The tools for reshaping features appear on the editing toolbar.

3. Expand the reshape menu and choose Append or Subtract to change the reshape method if necessary.
4. On the editing toolbar, select a drawing tool. Drawing tools include Line (default), Right angle , and Freehand .

   Learn more about drawing tools

5. Draw a shape to add or subtract from the feature.

   The shape must intersect the feature to add or subtract from it. To subtract from the feature, begin drawing the shape outside the feature. To add to the feature, begin drawing the shape inside the feature.

6. To finish reshaping a feature, do one of the following:
   • If the final vertex has already been placed, click the Complete button on the editing toolbar to apply the changes. To discard the changes without creating the feature, click the Cancel button .
   • Double-click the map to add the final vertex and apply the changes.

   If you are subtracting a shape from a feature, the area of the shape that intersects with the feature will be removed. If you are appending a shape to a feature, the area of the shape that does not intersect with the feature will be added.

7. Repeat steps 3 to 6 to append or subtract more shape from the feature if necessary.
8. On the editing toolbar, click Finished .