AutoCAD 2008 User's Guide > Create and Modify Objects > Change Existing Objects > Modify Objects > Change the Size and Shape of Objects > Trim or Extend Objects > 
Trim or Extend Objects
Concept Procedure Quick Reference
 
 
 

To trim an object

  1. Click Modify menu Trim.At the Command prompt, enter trim.
  2. Select the objects to serve as cutting edges.

    To select all displayed objects as potential cutting edges, press ENTER without selecting any objects.

  3. Select the objects to trim.
 Toolbar: Modify 
 Command entry: TRIM