Apply, modify, or remove a clipping path
A clipping path is a path or shape that is applied to another object, hiding the parts of the object that fall outside the clipping path. To create clipping paths that are more complex than a simple path, ellipse, or rectangle, you can use the Microsoft Expression Blend combining tools. For more information, see "Combining paths" in Drawing shapes and paths.
To apply a clipping path
Select the path or shape that you want to clip, hold CTRL, and then select the object that you want to convert into a clipping path.
On the Object menu, point to Path, and click Make Clipping Path.
To modify a clipping path
Select the clipping path object.
In the Tools panel, select Direct Selection
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. The points of your path object are identified on the artboard by small squares.On the artboard, use your mouse to drag, or ALT+drag, individual points and line segments to new locations. You can also select Pen
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to add or remove points on the path. For a list of the different ways that you can modify a path, see Direct Selection tool modifier keys and Pen tool modifier keys.
To remove a clipping path
Select the object that is being clipped.
On the Object menu, point to Path, and then click Remove Clipping Path.