Colors of handles

The handles assume different colors depending on the current situation. You can specify these colors using the Options - Desktop environment - Direct object modification - Handles. You can also define the transparency of handles there.

Handles in general:

All handles you can use with the selected elements are displayed in the color you have specified for the default color.

Handle within snap radius:

If the crosshairs are within the snap radius of a handle, the color of this handle changes to the color you have specified for the selection preview color. Click to select this handle; the editing option that is subsequently available to you depends on the handle type (see "Types of handles").

Selected handles:

The handles to which the subsequent editing option applies are displayed in the color you have specified for the selection color.