Problem with Some Tools in Preview 10.1

Most of the 'Annotate' tools work perfectly well BUT if I try to insert an arrow or a straight line, only three dots appear on the image—two blue, one green—where the arrow or line should appear. I can't find a way solve this and would be grateful for any suggestions.

Preview is running on an iMac with OS 10.14.6

iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on Sep 15, 2019 8:52 AM

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dialabrain

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Sep 15, 2019 9:03 AM in response to MinnieMinno

Make sure the line color isn't set to transparent.

MinnieMinno Author

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Sep 15, 2019 9:25 AM in response to dialabrain

Thank you, Dialabrain! That worked.

dialabrain

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Sep 15, 2019 9:26 AM in response to MinnieMinno

You're welcome.

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