Split a line into two separate lines

Draw the line

To learn how, visit this link:

• Draw a straight line - (Line Tool)

Split the line

1. Select the "Split Tool" in the top toolbar.

   Quick Key: Or you can press the "S" button on your keyboard.

   In Map View, you will see the cursor is transformed into scissors.
    
2. Hover over the line where you want to make the split.
   You will see the cutting guide appear.
    
3. Split the line by clicking on the cutting guide.
   You will see the line has been split in two.

(Optional) Move the lines

You can now move the two separate rectangles to new locations in Map View.

1. Select the "Edit/Measure Tool" in the top toolbar.
   Quick Key: Or you can press the "Q" button on your keyboard.
    
2. In Map View, click-and-drag the lines to new locations.

See also

Split a circle into two semicircles

Split a rectangle into two separate rectangles

Split a polygon into two separate polygons

Split a shape along a line (straight line, freeform line, or precise curved line)