How to Use the Scissors Tool in Adobe InDesign

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The Scissors Tool is used to cut shapes, which are closed paths, and turn them into open-ended paths. The shapes can be created with any of the shape frame tools in Adobe InDesign.

  1. Select the shape to be cut, then go to the Toolbar and choose the Scissors Tool.Scissors Tool on Toolbar
  2. Click the locations on the shape where you want to cut it. Two opposing spots have been clicked in this example. Shape With Scissor Points
  3. The following image shows the two separate paths moved apart.Cut Circle