How to make sure newly created connectors are straight?
It looks like this has been a common question for ages ;). You can change default connector style by editing "Dynamic Connector" master in the document stencil (in your case, set it to be "straight").
To do this:
- Open the "Shapes" sidebar
- Hit the flyout icon next to "More Shapes" and select "Show Document Stencil"
- At the bottom a new panel shows which contains "Dynamic connector": right click it, and under "Edit Master" select "Edit Master Shape"
- Select the connector on your screen (should be a line with one right angle)
- Use the ribbon (Design > Layout > Connectors) to set it to "Straight"
- Close the window top left with the [X], and choose "Update the connector and all of its instances"
New connectors will now default be routed as straight connectors.
Here are some other sources that tell a similar story:
- Answers.Microsoft.com
- Visguy.com