How to Cut a Path in InDesign
Adobe InDesign shares a number of drawing and path manipulation tools with Adobe Illustrator. The basic paradigm for drawing in both programs is shapes defined by lines, which are called paths. When a set of paths has all of their anchor points linked, they form a shape with a fill. Paths are drawn with the Pencil and Pen tools. Paths are cut with the Scissors tool.
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Instructions
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Select the path you want to cut with the Selection tool. You can see all the anchor points on the path.
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Click on the Scissors tool on the toolbar floating on the left side of the screen.
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Click on the path where you want to cut. The Scissors tool snips the path and gives you two new unconnected end points.
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Click on either the Direct Selection tool or the Selection tool to modify the path normally.
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Tips & Warnings
This technique works identically in Adobe Illustrator.
