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How can I change the default properties of Visio's connector tool?

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Mar 15, 2026267565 views
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I'd like to change the default properties of the connector tool in Visio from right-angled lines with an arrow head to curved lines without arrows at either end. Can this be done? If so, how?

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Fix for: How can I change the default properties of Visio's connector tool?

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Open your diagram Menu -> File -> Shapes -> Show Document Stencil. New Stencil window shows up in left of screen, with lots of shapes!) Select the "Dynamic Connector"! Right mouse-click -> Edit Master -> Edit Master Shape Master Shape is opened for editing. Change the Line Colour, Line Thickness, Arrow Type etc! Close the Master Shape. You will be asked, do you want to save and update all linked items. Notice: If you say , this will change the format of all of the connectors that were created u…

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