# Modifying Tails

You can adjust the thickness of balloon tails and the type from straight to jagged.

To modify the balloon tails:
1. Click on the balloon to select it.
2. Click on the Inspector icon in the toolbar and click on the Form icon.
3. To adjust the type of the balloon tails choose a different type from the popup menu:

   Curved: the tail curves as it extends from the balloon body to the tail tip.

   Straight: the tail extends directly to the tail tip. Useful when making callouts.

   Jagged: the tail jags as it extends from the balloon body to the tail tip. Great when used with exclamations for increased drama.

4. To adjust the thickness of the balloon tails choose a different type from the popup menu:

   Auto: the tail thickness is derived from the size of the balloon.

   Thin: a very thin tail.

   Medium: a medium thickness tail.

   Thick: a thick tail.

   Manual tail thickness settings are still governed by the size of the balloon to ensure they are not too thick so you may not see any difference between medium and thick for small balloon.

5. Check the auto-curve box if you want to have Comic Life figure out how to connect the tail for you.

   Note: This will reset any special curving you might have done for this balloon.