To Contour /text/simpress/01/13050700.xhp Sun Microsystems, Inc.
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To Contour

Converts the selected object to a polygon, or a group of polygons. If the conversion creates a group of polygons (for example, when you convert a text object), then press F3 to enter the group before you can select an individual polygon.
Once you convert a line or a text object to a contour, you can no longer edit it as you normally would. Instead, you can edit the contour as you would any polygon, including using the Edit – Points command to adjust its shape.